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Mrs. Nye from Lewiston, ME is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting First Graders More Organized and Increasing Productivity!

Help me give my students book bins with wings that keep them from tipping.

  • 1 donor
  • $178 still needed

expires Nov 18

  • 1 donor
  • $178 still needed
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My Project

In our classroom, organization and accessibility are key to maximizing learning opportunities. The individual book bins we are requesting, equipped with stabilizing wings to prevent tipping, will provide each student with their own space for storing books and supplies. These bins will make a significant difference by promoting independence, enhancing focus, and supporting differentiated learning. Students will be able to manage their own materials, reducing disruptions and fostering responsibility. Organized bins will minimize time spent searching for supplies, allowing more time for engaged learning.

Our primary goals for this project are to improve classroom organization, increase student engagement, foster independence, and support individual learning needs.

By providing each student with a designated bin, we aim to create a more structured and efficient learning environment. Personalized bins will allow us to tailor resources to each student's unique requirements, ensuring that everyone has what they need to succeed. It provides the students with a sense of ownership of their supplies.

Our students are a diverse and vibrant group of young learners who bring a wealth of unique talents, perspectives, and experiences to our classroom. They are eager to learn and explore, and they thrive in an environment that supports their individual needs and strengths. Our classroom is a melting pot of cultures, languages, and experiences, enriching our learning community and teaching students the value of inclusivity and respect for others. Despite facing various challenges, our students come to school every day ready to learn and grow, demonstrating incredible determination and teamwork.

By supporting this project, you are helping to create a more organized and efficient learning environment, empowering our exceptional students to reach their full potential. Thank you for considering our request and for your commitment to enhancing education for all students.

Mrs. Nye
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Non-Tip Book and Binder Holders with Stabilizer Wings, 5½” By 13½” By 7¾” - Set of 12, Clear Classroom Organization and Storage Solution • Amazon Business $76.77 2 $153.54

Materials cost

$153.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.15

Total project goal

$227.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$227.67

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$177.67

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