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Ms. Buno from Meriden, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized Space for Organized Learners

Help me give my students an organized classroom to promote a productive learning environment.

  • $478 goal

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

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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

Your donation will help promote an organized learning environment for my special education students. The students in my classroom struggle with reading as well as planning and organization. Having an organized bookshelf and book reading area will greatly help them!

These resources will motivate my students to want to read books!

A reading nook bookshelf will allow my students to have an individual book shelf section to store books at their independent reading level and provides a comfy bench to read on. Students will each have an organized basket of books just for them! They curl up on the bench and feel how fun it is to get lost in a story during an independent literacy station.

When a book is not in use, we can store it on the regular book shelf so students can see what is available and get excited about which book they can pick next. Unfortunately, we do not have a space to display classroom books for students to browse right now. These book shelves will change that!

Ms. Buno Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Meriden, CT 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

8 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simple Houseware Stackable Under Sink Cabinet Sliding Basket Organizer Drawer, Black • Amazon Business $28.80 4 $115.20
KidKraft Wooden Bookcase with Reading Nook, Storage and Gray Cushion - Natural • Amazon Business $95.79 1 $95.79
TOYMATE Toy Organizers and Storage, 5-Section Kids Bookshelf for Organizing Books Toys, School Classroom Wooden Storage Cabinet for Children's Room, Playroom, Nursery (Natural) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
IRIS USA 12 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, 6 Pack - Clear, Containers with Lids and Latches, Durable Nestable Closet, Garage, Totes, Tubs Boxes Organizing • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
KRLIFCSL Storage Bins Foldable Geometric Storage Basket for Nursery, Kids Toys, Makeup, Small Items, Desktop Organization, Set of 4 (Black&White) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98

Materials cost

$369.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.56

Total project goal

$477.06

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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