My students need activity tables for centers and group work.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gruffi's classroom raised $369
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
Imagine being required to do something you cannot do. Our students need to build independence, but they are unable to get to supplies around the classroom without an adult's help. "But it's too high, I can't reach it!" What if you can change that? What if all it takes are tables?
Kindergarten is the most exciting year in school, because it's the first time a child walks into the school building without their family.
From that first step into the classroom, a child is building their independence in school. Our Kindergarten class has 25 students all from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. We are an urban, high needs community that is comprised of families that are new to the country. Like our Kindergarteners, our school's families are also building their independence in the United States. Our school has been working hard to teach our students AND the community's families. It has been diligent work, but we hope it pays off year by year.
My Project
We received a back table that we converted to a computer center from DonorsChoose last year. It has completely changed the classroom for the better. We are now able to have a computer center and incorporate technology into our studies each and every day!
We would love to continue to foster that sense of independence and interdependence in small group work. As of right now, we have our materials tucked away in bins. This is great for storage, but when we want to put out the centers, there is no place for the children to "grab and go". We hope that with two new tables, we can create a small group area where students can work in pairs or teams to complete work. These tables would also serve as a countertop to display centers and help students reach materials that they need.
Even though tables seem minor on a grand scale of things needed for a classroom, in this case, they're not just furniture.
They are independence builders and team meeting places. Each year, students will grow independently and interdependently through the use of these tables. These tables aren't "throw away" items, but permanent reminders of your generosity and kindness to helping our students and classroom. Thank you!!! :)
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
Rectangle Activity Table Dimensions: 24" W X 72" L, Leg Type: Chunky Leg (15" - 24")/ Ball Glides (CB), Color Combinations: Maple Top w/ Maple Band & Black Legs
• Teachers' School Supply
$125.99
2
$251.98
Materials cost
$251.98
Vendor shipping charges
$27.72
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$313.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$55.32
Total project goal
$368.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$368.80
3 Donors
-$134.40
Donations toward project cost
-$114.24
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.16
Matching donations from our partners
-$234.40
Match offers toward project cost
-$199.24
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Gruffi and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
