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Ms. Nicol from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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2 Heads Are Better Than 1 at the Table!

Help me give my students a well deserved small group table to help with instruction!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nicol's classroom raised $586

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are always eager to learn and they want to be successful. Many of them grow up in single parent households or with a relative other than a parent. Due to the students’ economic background status, 100% of them receive free lunch. Despite the hardships the students may face, they are always ready to learn.

Although I can not control what goes on in their home life, I am able to ensure that they come to school with a welcoming environment.

They come to school with a smile on their face and love learning!

My Project

All of my students want to be able to sit with their peers at a small group table. Without a small group table, students will not be able to socially distance themselves adequately enough during these challenging times.

Kindergarteners love their time that they get to meet with their teacher in a small group or individual setting.

Without having a table that accommodates them, that is not going to be possible. At the table phonics instruction, guided reading, as well as math instruction are just some of the many ways in which we can use this resource! Along with the table, copy paper is something that is needed for kindergarten students as well as any student. Due to the unprecedented times, students need to have their own copy of materials such as centers work. Centers are used by students as a reinforcement of a lesson or material that has been previously learned. If we do not have paper, students will not be able to work on a center activity. The level of mastery that my students will reach with these two resources will be rewarding for me!

Ms. Nicol Thomas Holme Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Philadelphia, PA 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

28 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CN431 - Classic Adjustable Group Table - 36 x 72 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $319.00 1 $319.00
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 96 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56962) • Staples $47.17 3 $141.51

Materials cost

$460.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.78

Total project goal

$585.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$585.20

13 Donors

-$534.32

Donations toward project cost

-$454.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.40

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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