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Mrs. Demsky from New Haven, CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Smaller Is Definitely Better!

Help me give my students organized small groups to learn at their own pace!

  • $352 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

Every day students are involved in small groups whether it be math or literacy based. These small groups are specifically designed to target the necessary skills that students need to be successful. These materials will allow me to organize all of our materials for small group instruction. Organized small groups will run smoother with fewer interruptions! Students will be able to quickly retrieve the materials that they need in order to be successful. The two sets of plastic bins will allow my students to quickly and easily retrieve the materials that they need without disrupting the flow of the groups. The dividers are a great tool for my students to be able to work independently on a task and then share out their ideas and answers once they have had some time to think on their own. They will not have to worry about other students looking at their answers.

Smaller is always better when it comes to small group instruction.

Students learn better when they receive more individualized, focused instruction that focuses on their needs and abilities. Every student learns differently and allowing my students to show off their learning in these small groups will lower anxiety and increase student achievement.

Having all of our materials at our fingertips will help us utilize every minute that we have together in a small group!

Mrs. Demsky Barack Obama Magnet University School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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New Haven, CT View local requests

Nearly all 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

75 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 5 Qt. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Secure Lid and Latching Buckles, 10 pack - Pearl, Durable Stackable Nestable Organizing Tote Tub Box Toy General Organization Small • Amazon Business $46.54 2 $93.08
Standard Privacy Shields for Student Desks – Set of 12 - 3 Group Colors -Matte - Study Carrel Reduces Distractions - Keep Eyes From Wandering During Tests, Red, Blue & Green School Supplies Pattern • Amazon Business $47.04 1 $47.04
Set of 12 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 12 Mini Whiteboard Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Bounty Quick Size Paper Towels, White, 8 Family Rolls = 20 Regular Rolls (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $24.42 1 $24.42
Saycker Makeup Storage Organiser,Bathroom Caddy Divided Basket Bin With Pu Leather Handle Organiser Storage Case,Easy To Clean(white) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Card Games for Kids - Hearts, Go Fish, and Old Maid Playing Cards - Educational for Boys and Girls for Party Favors, Goody Bag Filler, Prizes - Classic Card Games Set of 12 • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Magnetic Ten Frame Set - Math Manipulatives for Elementary - 4 Ten Frames & 40 Magnetic Math Counters for Kids, Math Games for Kindergarten (Upgraded Giant Ten Frame Set Version) • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
iBune 12 Grids Plastic Compartment Container, Bead Storage Organizer Box Case with Adjustable Removable Dividers for Jewelry Craft Tackles Tools, Size 8.8 x 7.1 x 2.3 in, White • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Cardinal 3 Ring Binders, 1.5 Inch, Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Assorted Colors, 4 Pack (79550) • Amazon Business $11.62 1 $11.62
Avery 5450 Removable Print or Write Labels, 3" x 5" - White (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $4.08 1 $4.08

Materials cost

$264.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.73

Total project goal

$351.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$351.53

2 Donors

-$351.53

Donations toward project cost

-$298.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.73

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$0.00

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