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Ms. Hernandez from Orlando, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elevating Efficiency

Help me give my students lap desks to promote versatility during centers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hernandez's classroom raised $487

This project is fully funded

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 utilization of lap desks in educational settings plays a pivotal role in fostering academic development. These portable surfaces offer a tailored and comfortable workspace, creating an environment conducive to focused learning activities. With a designated area for tasks like writing, drawing, and engaging in educational endeavors, students benefit from enhanced concentration and productivity.

Furthermore, lap desks contribute significantly to the refinement of fine motor skills.

The stability and support provided by these specialized surfaces allow students to practice precise movements, crucial for activities such as handwriting. This targeted development of motor skills not only aids in academic tasks but also lays the groundwork for broader physical and cognitive abilities.

Beyond the immediate academic advantages, lap desks create a positive association with learning from an early age. The personalized nature of these workspaces, combined with the comfort they afford, establishes a foundation for a lifelong appreciation of education. This early exposure to a conducive learning environment contributes to shaping students who not only excel academically but also harbor a genuine enthusiasm for the ongoing pursuit of knowledge

Ms. Hernandez Millennia Gardens Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Basicwise Kids Lap Desk Tray, Portable Activity Table, Green, Set of 12 (QI003253G.12) • Amazon Business $188.73 2 $377.46

Materials cost

$377.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.90

Total project goal

$486.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.02

2 Donors

-$451.02

Donations toward project cost

-$383.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.65

match offer

-$35.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$29.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.25

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 $0.00

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