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Ms. Rendon from Tacoma, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tidy Tots: Organizing Our Learning Through Play!

Help me give my students storage containers, bins, and zippered bags to organize our free choice toys.

  • 5 donors
  • $459 goal

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Ms. Rendon has another project! Donate to How Much Longer? to help her classroom.

$273 - complete this project and be a hero

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

The storage bins, plastic storage bags, and organization bins will help create a more structured and accessible learning environment during free choice time. By keeping materials neatly organized, students will be able to easily find and return toys, games, and learning tools, fostering independence and responsibility. A well-organized classroom also reduces distractions, maximizes play and learning time, and helps students develop important organizational skills that will benefit them beyond kindergarten.

The goal of this project is to provide an efficient and accessible storage system for our classroom’s free choice materials.

With designated spaces for different activities, students can make smoother transitions, take ownership of their materials, and engage in play-based learning without frustration. A well-organized space encourages creativity, exploration, and cooperative play, which are essential for early childhood development.

My students are a bright, curious, and enthusiastic group of learners who love to explore, create, and discover new things every day. They thrive in hands-on, play-based learning environments where they can make choices and express themselves. Each child brings a unique personality and learning style to our classroom, and having a well-organized space ensures that every student can fully engage, learn, and grow in a structured yet fun way.

Ms. Rendon Fawcett Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Tacoma, WA 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

21 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA Portable Board Game Organizer Plastic Project Storage Case Box with Snap-Tight Latch, 10-Pack, Fits 8.5" x 11" Papers, for Games Puzzle Magazine A4 Paper Craft Hobby Art Supplies, Slim,Clear • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
12 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, Double-Layer Nylon Puzzle Storage Bags, Breathable See Through Zipper Pouch with Handle for Classroom Organization and Storage, Board Game Storage • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Storex 4 Gallon Storage Bin – Plastic Classroom Organizer for Books and Supplies, Black, 6-Pack (61466U06C) • Amazon Business $40.39 1 $40.39
YoeeJob 24 Pack Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder, Expandable Binder Pouches with Zipper, Large Capacity Pen Holder Case with Clear Window School Class Office Organizers, Black • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
6 Packs Large Toy Storage Bags with Labels, Reusable Clear PVC Board Game Storage, Travel Waterproof Organizer Bags with Zipper for Building Blocks, Puzzle, Kids Books • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
ORGIDOL 8 Pack White Storage Bins with Lids Stackable Storage Container for Organizing, Storage Boxes with Handle for Shelves, Cube Storage Bin for Craft, Snacks, 9.85x6.9x5.7 inch • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
holay 4 Packs PVC Zippered Blocks Set, Toy, Clay, Board game Storage Organizer Case (Name Tag, Manual Pocket) (Black, Large) • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
LonlyEagle 6 Pcs Clear A4 File Portable Project Case, Plastic Storage Box for 8.5" x 11" Letter Paper, Scrapbook Paper Storage Boxes Documents Magazines Holder with Buckle • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
Mauproy 28 Pack Mixed Sizes Small Plastic Storage Containers, Mini Rectangular Small Items Organizer Boxes with Hinged Lids and Labels for Craft Jewelry Beads • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Bulletin Border Storage Pocket Chart for Classroom, Bulletin Board Border Storage, Classroom Organizer with Storage Pockets (Black) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
durony 60 Pack Self-Adhesive Label Holder Card Pockets Label Holder Clear Plastic Library Card Holders with Top Open for Index Cards, Business Cards, Photos Organization and Protection, 6 x 10 cm • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$326.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$389.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.79

Total project goal

$458.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $458.58

4 Donors

-$440.07

Donations toward project cost

-$374.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.01

match offer

-$18.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$15.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.78

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