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Mrs. Leal from Lake Wales, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Root Diversity in My Classroom!

Help me give my students a new approach to learning. Teaching my students that there is diversity in learning can build determination for their education even more!

  • $185 goal

This project expired on June 5, 2025.

This project expired on June 5, 2025.

My Project

Diversity is a foundational root that needs to be grown into your classrooms foundation. My goal for this project is to teach students that there are more ways to learning than what they may think. On the alphabet and numbers posters American Sign Language is included. American Sign Language is not taught as much as other languages today, but it is just as beneficial as learning other languages. The plastic buckets will be used in multiple ways. They will be used for organization and book buckets. Book buckets are used to have books readily available to students when they have free time or when they want to deepen their love for reading. Having books near students helps drive their willingness and determination for reading. My students are special because they have a new sense of love for education. I included the American Sign Language to broaden their idea of education, but to also provide them with skills that will set them apart from others.

Mrs. Leal Polk Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Lake Wales, 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thyle 12 Pieces 11.6 x 7.7 Inch 6 Colors Plastic Cubby Bins with Labels Classroom Stacking Bins Storage Container Organizer Storage Cubbies for Classroom Office (Morandi Color) • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
LOVIMAG Magnetic Hooks，30Lbs Strong Magnetic Hooks for Cruise, Magnet Hooks for Hanging, Classroom, Fridge, Refrigerator, Ceiling, Office, Kitchen. Grill, Garage- 25 Pack • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Naozinebi Boho Calendar Bulletin Board Set Boho Rainbow Flip Calendar with Holder Boho Classroom Decoration with 54 Date Cards Adjustable Calendar Holder for Classroom Home Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Teacher Stamps for Grading Motivational Teacher Self-Inking Stamp Set Encouraging Signature Stamp for Classroom Supplies 8 Packs Multicolor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Marbrasse Desk Organizer, 360-Degree Rotating Pen Holder for Desk, Desk Organizers and Accessories with 5 Compartments Pencil Organizer, Art Supply Storage Box Caddy for Office, Home (White+Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sooez 26-Pocket Accordion File Organizer with Unobstructed A-Z Tabs, Premium Expanding File Folder, Tax Receipt Document Organizer Storage for Letter/A4 Size Paper, School Office & Home Supplies • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
gisgfim 51Pcs ASL Alphabet Line Bulletin Board Set ASL Alphabet Posters for Classroom Boho American Sign Language Posters ABC Number Flash Cards Wall Decor for Kids Toddlers Preschool Home Learning • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Paper Clips Binder Clips, Colored Office Clips Set - Assorted Sizes Paperclips Paper Clamps Rubber Bands for Office and School Supplies, Document Organizing • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$124.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.67

Total project goal

$184.45

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