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Mrs. Brandon from Gilbert, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Safe Environment Is Where Great Thinking Begins!

Help me give my students classroom organization/storage, classroom furniture, student manipulatives, class decor, and classroom supplies.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I have been teaching Kindergarten for 4 years! My first year was during the COVID pandemic and did most of it online/hybrid so I didn’t need much furniture. I’ve been struggling to keep things organized in my classroom due to lack of furniture, and organizational tools such as storage bins, and rolling carts, etc. I believe it’s important to keep things organized and have a place for certain things in order for your class to run smoothly.

Based on my experience, organization has caused unnecessary confusion on students and subs when there isn’t a place for things.

I do have a place for things in my classroom, however, it’s not displayed for the kids to grab whenever they need it or it’s inconsistent and they have to ask for it. Example; counting blocks, early finishers tasks, etc. I’d like to have my classroom set up to set them up for success as they become independent individuals.

With your help, I can set up my classroom for success and help guide students to become independent and have less need of a teacher to tell them or give them the appropriate tools everyday; instead, there is a place for them and they will know where to go. I believe this is very important to have especially in Kindergarten to set them up for their incoming school years.

Mrs. Brandon Neely Traditional Academy Grades PreK-2

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Gilbert, AZ View local requests 24 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Storex Plastic Double XL Wide Book Bins 7 x 9.2 Assorted Colors 6/Carton (71126E06C) • Staples $39.69 2 $79.38
baudliglin Grass Wall Panels 12pcs 20"x20" Artificial Boxwood Panels,UV Protection Indoor Outdoor Faux Grass Wall Backdrop Hedge Grass Wall Decor Garden Backyard Fake Greenery Wall Fence Party • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
Wood Wallpaper 17.71" X 1003.9" Self-Adhesive Removable Peel and Stick Wallpaper Decorative Wall Covering Vintage Wood Panel Interior Film Wallpaper • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Furinno Basic 3x2 Cube Storage Bookcase Organizer with Bins, White/Light Pink • Amazon Business $51.00 1 $51.00
MAGNA-TILES Classic 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
CREGEAR Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inch Anchor Chart Paper, 3 Pack 30 Sheets, Large White Self Stick Flip Chart Paper for Teachers • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Amazon Basics Comb Binding Machine, Grey • Amazon Business $44.57 1 $44.57
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $41.30 1 $41.30
MOFII Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo,2.4GHz Retro Full-Size Keyboard with Number Pad and Cute Mouse for Computer PC Desktops Laptop WindowsxP/7/8/10(Milk Tea Colorful-B) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack for Women, 15.6 Inch Work Business Backpacks Purse with USB Port, Large Capacity Nurse Bag College Bookbag for School, Waterproof Casual Daypack for Travel • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Maitys 500 Pcs 19 Ring Spiral Binding Coils Plastic Binding Combs Bulk Letter Size Black Binding Spines for Notebook Calendar Picture(1/2 Inch) • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Honiway Boho Wall Decor Mirror 2 Pack Rustic Wood Mirror 12 inch Boho Mirror Home Decor Farmhouse Room Decorations for Bedroom Living Room Carbonized Black • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
IRIS USA File Box Plastic File Organizer for Letter/Legal File, Document Box, Storage Bin Tote Organizer with Durable and Secure Latching Lid, Stackable, Nestable, BPA-Free, Clear 35 Qt. 4 Pack • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312) • Amazon Business $35.77 1 $35.77
IRIS USA Plastic Stacking Desk Top 3-Drawer Storage Organizer, 4-Pack, for Makep Vanity Nail Polish Bathroom Stationery Art Craft Supplies Kitchen Office Garage and Small Organization, Small, White • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
IRIS USA 6 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, Containers to Organize Shoes and Closet Shelves, Classroom Organization Teacher Tools, Game Storage, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster QuickClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum (HNVC215B10) • Amazon Business $27.85 1 $27.85
kelamayi Upgrade Broom and Dustpan Set, Large Size and with Long Handle, Upright,Ideal for Indoor Outdoor Garage Kitchen Room Office Lobby Use (Green) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
LED Neon We can do hard things Cute Neon Sign, USB Powered Neon Signs Night Light, 3D Wall Art & Game room Bedroom Living Room party Decor lamp for Children Kids Girls Boys • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sharpie Felt Tip Pens, Fine Point (0.4Mm) Felt Tip Markers, Journaling Pens, Art Markers, Drawing Markers, Assorted Colors, 24 Count • Amazon Business $26.67 1 $26.67
QWERDF 24 Packs Headphones Bulk for Kids Classrooms Set School Students Class Wired On-Ear Over-Ear Earphones Individually Bagged • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Cases and Clear Craft Keeper with Handle - 16 Inner Cases Plastic Storage Container Box (Multi-colored) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Lincia 2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard Magnetic Shelf Metal Floating Book Shelves Magnetic Book Display Shelf Magnetic Book Shelf for Teacher Office(17 x 2.4 x 2 Inch,White) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low&Undercoat Carpets Rugs Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush Blue • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
H.VERSAILTEX 2 Pack Magnetic Curtain Rods for Metal Doors Top and Bottom Multi-Use Adjustable Appliances for Iron and Steel Place, Petite Ball Ends, 16 to 28 Inch, 1/2 Inch Diameter, Black • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
SYNARRY Number and Alphabet Puzzles for Kids Ages 4-6, Alphabet Learning Toys for Kids Ages 3-5, ABC Puzzles Preschool Learning Activities Educational Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $22.19 1 $22.19
Maitys 500 Pcs 19 Ring Spiral Binding Coils Plastic Binding Combs Bulk Letter Size Black Binding Spines for Notebook Calendar Picture(1/4 Inch) • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Aizweb 240pcs C-Clips Hooks Plastic Chain Links - Counting & Linking Activity Kit, Sensory Toys for Toddlers, Develops Kid's Fine Motor and Color Recognition & Sorting Skills,Educational Learning Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Nelko Label Maker Machine with Tape, P21 Bluetooth Label Printer, Wireless Mini Label Makers with Multiple Templates for Organizing Office Home, White, 1 Pack • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Jexine 24 Pcs Mini Zipper Mesh Bags Lipstick Cosmetic Accessories Organizer Nylon Makeup Zipper Pouch Small Cosmetic Bag for Purse Beauty Mesh Travel Pouch for Women(5 x 4 Inch,Bright Color) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Bostitch Office Executive 3 in 1 Stapler, Includes 210 Staples and Integrated Staple Remover, One Finger Stapling, No Effort, 20 Sheet Capacity, Spring Powered Stapler, Black/Gray (INP20) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Bostitch Office InPower Spring-Powered Desktop Stapler, 20 Sheet Capacity, One Finger Stapling, Includes 210 Staples, Jam Free, Opens for Tacking, Breast Cancer Awareness Pink • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
JOYIN Slime Party Favors, 24 Pack Galaxy Slime Ball - Stretchy, Non-Sticky, Mess-Free, Stress Relief, and Safe for Girls and Boys - Classroom Reward, Party Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip Marker, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive | 250pk, White | Small 1/2 Inch Circles | Sticky Back Round Dots for Secure Mounting in Office, School or Home (VEL-30867-AMS) • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
Amazon Basics 1/3-Cut Tab, Assorted Positions File Folders, Letter Size, Manila - Pack of 100 • Amazon Business $13.40 1 $13.40
Secura Home 60-Minute Visual Timer, 7.5 Inch Oversize Countdown Timer Clock for Kids and Adults, Durable Mechanical Time Management Tool with Magnetic Backing （Dark Green） • Amazon Business $13.20 1 $13.20
SUNEE Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch 9x13 in (Black, 18 Packs),Extra Large Water-Resistant Zip Bag for School Office Supplies, Puzzles & Games Organizing Storage • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Dry Erase Erasers, IHPUKIDI 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Black 2 x 2 Inch） • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Hyper-Sticky Magnets with Adhesive Backing - 0.8" Strong Magnetic Dots for Whiteboard, Fridge, Crafts - Easy-to-Cut Stickers for Planning and Organization - 120pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
EASTHILL Big Capacity Pencil Case Large Pencil Pouch Stationery Pen Bag for Teen Girls-Green • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zonon 4 Pieces Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser Washable Microfiber Shag Board Dry Eraser for Markers, Chalk, Home, Classroom and Office(Gray) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Printworks Pastel Cardstock, 67 lb, 4 Assorted Pastel Colors, FSC Certified, Perfect for School and Craft Projects, 50 Sheets, 8.5” x 11” (00684) • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68
Neosmuk Black Magnetic Hooks,30lb+ Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Curtain, Grill (Black, 10 Pack) • Amazon Business $7.60 1 $7.60
AZEN 24 Pcs Soccer Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12, Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Birthday Party, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom, Return Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Learning Resources Transparent Color Counting Chips - 250 Pieces, Ages 5+, Math Counters for Kids, Counting Chips, Perfect for Bingo Games,Back to School Supplies,Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Teacher Record Book • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$1,290.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $92.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,432.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$252.71

Total project goal

$1,684.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,684.71

1 Donor

-$842.36

Donations toward project cost

-$716.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.35

match offer

-$842.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$715.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$126.35

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