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Ms. Brickey from Brooklyn, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Autonomous Learners

My students need Teen Kore Active Chairs, Shelf Storage, File and Literature Organizers, and digital timers for our independent work space.

  • $600 goal

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My Students

I am excited to start this year because I have a very dynamic group of 7th graders for ELA. I know many of them well from teaching their 6th grade Social Studies class last year. The discussions that we had about history were rich with thoughtfulness and depth. They demonstrated their growing critical thinking skills when we brought in historical topics, like the factors that led to the fall of the Roman Empire, to the present day challenges we face in America.

I am excited to continue to foster their growth this year in ELA.

I anticipate great conversations about literature and a lot of amazing writing.

My Project

As 7th graders, I expect students to work on being more autonomous in their learning. I use work stations that utilize independent and small group work. To create a flexible classroom, I need furniture and storage to support students in this work. I was fortunate to receive a new chair 3 years ago, but that is the extent of updated furniture I have been provided by my school. I have received new books from my school and created work stations and materials myself for my students. The literature and paper organizers and shelves will help me to manage the materials in my classroom. Providing flexible seating allows students to move around the room when they need to in order to stay productive. Also, access to individual timers helps students to monitor their own progress within class.

The tools I am requesting in this project will help me to create the organized and supportive learning environment my students deserve.

Having an organized classroom fosters independence and responsibility in my students.

Ms. Brickey Middle School for Art & Philosophy Grades 6-8

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

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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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Brooklyn, NY 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teen Kore Active Chair 18.7" - Green • Kaplan Early Learning Company $76.49 2 $152.98
Safco Products 9424MO Wood Adjustable Literature Organizer, 36 Compartment, Oak • Amazon Business $108.39 1 $108.39
Origami General Purpose Foldable 4-Shelf Storage Rack with Wheels, Large • Amazon Business $86.81 1 $86.81
AdirOffice File Organizer Classroom - Office - Home - Corrugated Cardboard (30 Slots, Green) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
AdirOffice File Organizer Classroom - Office - Home - Blue - Corrugated Cardboard (30 Slots, Blue) • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
12 Pack Small Digital Kitchen Timer Magnetic Back And ON/OFF Switch,Minute Second Count Up Countdown（White,Blue,Orange） • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$472.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.86

Total project goal

$599.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $599.09

1 Donor

-$599.09

Donations toward project cost

-$509.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.86

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 $0.00

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