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Ms. Milanes from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging and Organized: Tools for Active Learning!

Help me give my students colorful trays, clipboards, dry-erase boards, and markers to keep them engaged, organized, and ready to learn in a fun and interactive classroom environment!

  • 4 donors
  • $373 goal

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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 teach an incredible group of energetic and curious young learners who thrive in hands-on, interactive learning environments. They love engaging in activities that allow them to collaborate, explore, and express their thinking in creative ways.

This project will provide my students with essential tools to support their learning.

The colorful trays will help keep materials organized during group work, making transitions smoother and minimizing distractions. The dry-erase boards and markers will allow students to actively participate in lessons, practice skills in real-time, and receive immediate feedback. The clipboards will give them flexibility to work anywhere in the classroom, fostering movement and collaboration. Lastly, the supply caddies will ensure that materials are easily accessible, promoting responsibility and independence.

My goal is to create a structured yet dynamic learning space where students feel confident and excited to engage. These resources will make a huge impact by enhancing organization, participation, and overall classroom efficiency. My students are special because they bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a love for learning every day—I want to give them the tools they need to succeed!

Ms. Milanes William F Halloran School 22 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.

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Elizabeth, NJ 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

25 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sintuff 20 Pcs Plastic Fast Food Trays Bulk Colorful Cafeteria Trays Restaurant Serving Trays Grill Tray Rectangular Lunch Trays for Party Kitchen Coffee, 20 Colors(15 x 10 Inch) • Amazon Business $43.99 2 $87.98
Lakeshore Black Classroom Supply Caddies - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 2 $69.98
Kiggos 25 Transparent Colored Clipboards Bulk for Classroom Office Plastic Clipboard Low Profile Kids Clip Boards Standard Letter Size Holds 100 Sheets Hanging Hook Colorful Clip Board • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38

Materials cost

$278.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.83

Total project goal

$372.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $372.22

3 Donors

-$355.32

Donations toward project cost

-$305.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.55

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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