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Ms. Esther from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Classroom of Belonging

Help me give my students an organized, learning-conducive environment in which all, students with and without disabilities alike, are supported to reach their highest potential and become independent learners.

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My Project

My co-teacher and I are starting from scratch to set up our school's first 2nd grade integrated co-teaching (ICT) classroom. Students with disabilities often have to go to school far from home to get the supports they need, but our school is striving to create a truly inclusive space in which students with diverse needs can learn together in their immediate community. In our classroom, we want our students to feel they belong, know they are loved, and reach their full potential.

In order for our students to learn as effectively and independently as possible, we need to set up our classroom in a structured way that is easy for them to navigate.

As a new public school teacher, I'm starting the year without most essentials (e.g., a class pencil sharpener). The storage bins and schedule pocket charts will be used to organize the classroom space. We will use the magnets to hang anchor charts, reference posters, and visuals from the board. The rocking leaf chairs will give students who would benefit from their motion alternative seating options so that they can concentrate during class. With the TPT gift card, we can access materials created by experienced teachers that will help us to reach all our learners and reinforce what they're learning.

Students learn best when they feel valued in the classroom and lessons are meaningful to them. The bulletin board supplies will be used to decorate our bulletin board to match our warm environment. The mirror will be surrounded by various affirmations, and when students come to class each morning, they will say one of their choosing to themselves to start the day right. The games will be used both as a reward and as a social-emotional learning tool.

Thank you for your support.

Ms. Esther PS 958 Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

13 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00
ECR4Kids Leaf Floor Seat, Rocker Chair, Emerald, 6-Piece • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Glenmal 6 Pcs Classrom Book Storage Bins Bulk Oxford Fabric Cloth Foldable Polka Dots Book Boxes for Classroom Book and Paper Storage Container Bin for Classroom Library Kids Room Office • Amazon Business $31.99 3 $95.97
ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins With lids – Perfect Kitchen Fridge Organizer, Pantry Organization, Cabinet Organizers - 8 Pack • Amazon Business $66.99 1 $66.99
Outus 20 Pack Book Bins for Classroom Plastic Cubby Bins Toy Bins for Kids Storage and Organizer Containers with 120 Pcs Self Adhesive Label for Classroom Library School Office Home • Amazon Business $64.98 1 $64.98
X-ACTO® Pencil Sharpener, Teacher Pro® Electric Pencil Sharpener, With Auto Adjust Dial, SafeStart® Motor, SmartStop®, Black, 1 Count • Amazon Business $36.45 1 $36.45
Light Brown Better Than Paper® Bulletin Board Roll • Amazon Business $28.33 1 $28.33
6 Rolls 198 Ft Bulletin Board Borders for Classroom, Bulletin Board Paper Roll Scalloped Classroom Borders, Colorful Bulletin Border for Classroom Decor,Home Decor(Morandi Color) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Godery Daily Schedule Pocket Chart, 13+1 Pocket, Scheduling Pocket Chart, 18 Dry-Eraser Cards, Educational Charts for Classroom Office Home Preschool Activity (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
quegau Full Length Mirror for Kids Safety Shatterproof Mirror,Plastic Wall Mirror,Made of Acrylic Plexiglass Mirror,4 Pcs 12"x12",Long Bedroom Door Closet Mirror,Workout for Home Gym Body Mirror • Amazon Business $16.37 1 $16.37
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook, Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Cabins, Grill (20P-Black) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Carson Dellosa 219-Piece 4 Inch Colorful Chalkboard Cutout Letters for Bulletin Boards, Numbers, Punctuation & Symbols, Multi-Pattern Bulletin Board Letters, Classroom Letters for Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $10.51 1 $10.51
UNO Card Game (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $8.63 1 $8.63
Staples Magnets Assorted Colors 30/Pack (40085-CC) • Staples $6.85 1 $6.85

Materials cost

$644.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$684.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.79

Total project goal

$805.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $805.29

3 Donors

-$786.18

Donations toward project cost

-$684.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.11

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