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Ms. Michelle from Norfolk, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Welcoming Environment!

Help me give my students new bins to keep materials and toys organized and new wall art to help decorate and old room.

  • $824 goal

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My Project

We are well into a new year, so it's time to spruce things up a bit! There is nothing more welcoming for children and families then seeing an organized and child-friendly room.

It's time to throw out the old, cracked bins and replace them with new, vibrant ones.

It's also time to replace wall art with fun and colorful posters that will help teach colors, numbers, shapes and the alphabet.

Children like to mimic what they see parents and other caregivers doing, so a cleaning set will be a welcome addition to our room.

Ms. Michelle Willoughby Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Norfolk, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Lakeshore Neon Heavy-Duty Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
GAMENOTE Multicolor Storage Bins with Lids - 5 Qt 12 Pack Small Cubby Bins Stackable Plastic Containers for Classroom Book Bin Toy Organizers (12× 7.2 × 5.1 inches) • Amazon Business $52.98 1 $52.98
HUANUO Lap Laptop Desk - Portable Lap Desk with Cushion, Fits up to 17 inch Laptop, with Anti-Slip Strip & Storage Function for Home Office Students Use as Computer Laptop Stand - Black, HNLD28B • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Storage Bins - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $47.50 1 $47.50
IRIS USA 32 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, 4 Pack - Pearl, Containers with Lids and Latches, Durable Nestable Closet, Garage, Totes, Tubs Boxes Organizing • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
DALTACK Paper Organizer with Handle, 5-Tier Desk Organizer Tray, File Holder Paper Sorter, Paper Tray for Home Office School, Black 2 Pack • Amazon Business $35.69 1 $35.69
IRIS USA 5 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, 10 Pack - Pearl, Containers with Lids and Latches, Durable Nestable Closet, Garage, Totes, Tubs Boxes Organizing • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
UpBrands 96 Super Stretchy Lizards Toys 3" Bulk Set, 12 Glitter Colors, Kit for Birthday Party Favors for Kids, Goodie Bags, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Filler, Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $29.79 1 $29.79
Meland Kids Cleaning Set - 8Pcs Toddler Broom and Cleaning Set with Toy Vacuum Cleaner, Pretend Play Children House Cleaning Toys, Christmas Birthday Gift for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 12 Packs of 24 Count Crayons, School Supplies, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
72 pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Kawaii Squishy Animals for Party Favors Classroom Prize Pinata Easter Fillers Fidget Toys Pack Bulk Squishies Toys Gifts Christmas Stocking Valentines • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Harrycle Crocodile Toy Alligator Toy Simulation Realistic Crocodile Toy Plastic Alligator Wild Life Jungle Animal Model Figure Toy Alligators and Crocodiles for Play (36 Pieces) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pajean Welcome Bulletin Board Set with Puzzle Pieces for Classroom Decorations Chic Sign Cutouts Wall Art School Decor Educational Supplies Class Door Decoration You Fit Right in • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Taobary 67 Pcs Balloon Bulletin Board Decor Balloon School Cut Outs Balloon Themed Teacher Bulletin Board Supplies Balloon Accents Paper Cutouts for Party School Classroom Door Wall • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
RoyoLam Sloth on Branch Wall Decal Nursery Animal Wall Sticker Removable Peel and Stick Waterproof Wall Art Decor Stickers for Kids Baby Classroom Living Room Playing Room Bedroom • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Eureka 847009 Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Door and Window Go-Around Classroom Decorations for Teachers, 17'' W x 24'' H, Multicolor, 2pcs • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
RoyoLam Little Sloth Wall Decal Nursery Animal Wall Sticker Removable Peel and Stick Waterproof Wall Art Decor Stickers for Kids Baby Classroom Living Room Playing Room Bedroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
11 Pieces Color Poster for Preschool Classroom Bulletin Board Set Fruit Animal Vegetable Words Learning Color Cutouts with 100 Pcs Glue Point for Toddler Kid Classroom Decorations, 16.5 x 11.5 Inch • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Zonon Alphabet Bulletin Board Set Manuscript ABC Number Line Wall Decorations for Pre School, Kindergarten Classroom Playroom Bedroom Nursery Decorations for Children Kids Teens Including Numbers 0-10 • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Book Tree Plants Sloth Wall Sticker, Cute Sloth Climbing on The Tree Wall Decal, Removable DIY Vinyl Mural Art Wallpaper Décor for Reading Room Kids Bedroom Nursery Classroom • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
World of Eric Carle 32-Piece Shapes Mini Bulletin Board Set, Eric Carle Colorful Shapes Cutouts for Bulletin Board, White Board, Cork Board, Circle Time, Preschool and Early Learning Classroom Décor • Amazon Business $7.55 1 $7.55
Blulu 24 Pieces Plastic Snakes Realistic Rubber Snakes Halloween Snake Toys 4 Inch Assorted Colorful Mini Fake Snake Toys for Garden Prank Prop Scare Birds Halloween Party Favors • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Eureka 849345 Crayola 'Welcome' Vertical Classroom Banner for Teachers, 12" x 45", Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Zonon 28 Pieces Flower Cutouts Flowers Bulletin Board Flower Pot Paper Cutouts with 3 Sheets Glue Points Springtime Blooms Classroom Decorations for Home Office School Party Decor • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
2024 Desk Calendar - 2024 Calendar, 12 Monthly Desk Calendar from January to December 2024, 12" x 17", 2024 Desk Calendar • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Desk Calendar 2024 - Desk/Wall Calendar 2024, Jan. - Dec. 2024, 2024 Calendar 12“ x 7", 2024 Calendar 12 Month Large Ruled Blocks • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
2024 Desk Calendar - Desk Calendar 2024, 17" x 12" Calendar January 2024 - December 2024, Monthly Calendar 2024, 2024 Calendar Desk with Large Ruled Blocks, Colorful Marble • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$651.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.37

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.58

Total project goal

$823.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $823.86

1 Donor

-$350.14

Donations toward project cost

-$350.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$411.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$350.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.79

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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