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Mrs. Stenger from Cedar Grove, IN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Collaboration Time: Changing the Future 1 Classroom at a Time

Help me give my students a new classroom atmosphere of collaboration and creativity by creating an interactive classroom filled with tables.

  • $3,536 goal

This project expired on July 21, 2025.

This project expired on July 21, 2025.

My Project

Each year I work hard to create a classroom environment that engages and encourages students. This August, I want to inspire my 28 4th grade students with a flexible classroom. I want them to understand that through positive collaboration and interactive activities we will grow academically and socially.

The tables I'm asking for will be used in place of our old classroom desks.

These tables will remove the temptation of fidgeting within desks, wadding up and losing papers, and create a more organized and engaging atmosphere.

Please take a moment to think about helping my students to take learning to the next level through seating that promotes collaboration and more interactive workspace for all.

Mrs. Stenger Mount Carmel Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Cedar Grove, IN View local requests

More than a third 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

28 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Correll Thermal Fused Activity Table Rectangular Classroom & Kids' Activity Table, Height Adjustable 19-29", 60"L x 24"W x 19"H • Quill.com $293.09 10 $2,930.90

Materials cost

$2,930.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$43.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,004.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$530.27

Total project goal

$3,535.13

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