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Mr. Valentin from Greenacres, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Educators: Tools to Inspire Teaching Excellence

Help me give my students these essential teacher tools that will be used to organize and prepare hands-on activities.

  • $231 goal

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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

By incorporating essential tools such as an electric stapler, a rolling cart with a pocket organizer, magnetic dry-erase board erasers, and desk organizers, I can enhance my professional efficiency and classroom management skills. These tools will streamline my daily tasks, such as organizing materials, preparing lessons, and managing student work, allowing me to focus on more impactful teaching strategies and student engagement. For example, a rolling cart with pockets will help me stay organized when moving between small group activities, ensuring that I always have the resources needed for differentiated instruction. Similarly, having an electric stapler and desk organizers will reduce time spent on repetitive administrative tasks, freeing up time to focus on creating dynamic lesson plans and providing individualized support to students.

My professional growth comes from using these tools to create a more structured and efficient classroom environment.

This organization directly benefits my students by fostering a calm, focused, and collaborative learning space. With magnetic dry-erase board erasers, I can quickly make adjustments during lessons, promoting flexibility and interactive discussions. These tools also model the importance of organization and productivity for my students, skills that will serve them beyond the classroom.

By investing in these resources, I am better equipped to manage my responsibilities as a teacher, implement new strategies I’ve learned, and create an environment where students can thrive. With improved efficiency and organization, I can dedicate more time and energy to meaningful interactions with my students, inspiring growth, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Mr. Valentin Greenacres Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Valentin

Greenacres, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bostitch Impulse 30 Electric Stapler 30 Sheet Capacity Black (2210) • Staples $36.43 1 $36.43
3 Hole Punch, AFMAT Electric Three Hole Punch Heavy Duty, 20-Sheet Punch Capacity, AC or Battery Operated Paper Punch, Effortless Punching, Long Lasting Paper Puncher for Office School Studio, Black • Amazon Business $31.00 1 $31.00
MaxWorks 50830 Collapsible Black Rolling Folding Dolly Cart for Teachers - Multi-Functional Teacher Dolly with Extra Storage, Durable Wheels, and Easy-to-Fold Design for Classroom, Office, Shopping • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
School Smart Caddy Organizer with 43 Pockets, Large, 16 x 14 x 13-1/2 Inches, Black/Red - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $27.52 1 $27.52
OPNICE Desk Organizers and Accessories, Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers for Office Supplies, File Organizer Desk Drawer Organizer with 2 Pen Holders, 4 Tier Paper Organizer for Desk(Black) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
24 Pack Square Magnetic Mini Dry Erase Board Erasers for Teachers, Classroom Whiteboard, School Supplies, Bulk (4 Colors, 1.96 x .74 in) • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69

Materials cost

$160.62

Vendor shipping charges

$2.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$195.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.55

Total project goal

$230.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$230.33

2 Donors

-$127.66

Donations toward project cost

-$108.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.15

match offer

-$102.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.40

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$0.00

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