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Mrs. Thomas from Springfield OR is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Enhancing Learning Spaces: Lap Desks and Chair Pockets for Success

Help me give my students Honoson Lap Desks for students who need to be up closer to the board during instruction and Maitys Chairback Buddy Pockets to help with desk organization as we do not have enough storage.

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  • $334 goal

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My Project

In our classroom, fostering a dynamic learning environment is paramount, and one way to achieve this is by providing students with versatile seating options such as lap desks. During direct instruction sessions on the carpet, traditional seating arrangements can be restrictive and uncomfortable for students. Lap desks offer a practical solution, allowing students to sit comfortably on the floor while still having a stable surface for writing or using materials. By incorporating lapdesks into our classroom setup, we can promote flexibility and cater to different learning preferences, ultimately enhancing engagement and focus during instructional time.

Furthermore, effective organization is essential for optimizing learning opportunities, but our current classroom lacks adequate storage space for student belongings.

Chair Back Buddy Pockets offer a simple yet effective solution to this challenge. By attaching these pockets to the backs of chairs, we can provide students with designated storage compartments for their supplies, textbooks, and personal items. This not only helps to declutter desks and create a more organized learning environment but also ensures that students have easy access to their materials whenever they need them, promoting independence and efficiency in their academic endeavors.

In sum, the integration of lap desks and Chair Back Buddy Pockets into our classroom environment serves multiple purposes: enhancing student comfort and engagement during direct instruction on the carpet, and addressing the pressing need for improved desk organization and storage solutions. By investing in these resources, we can create a more conducive learning space where students feel supported, empowered, and ready to excel academically.

Mrs. Thomas
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maitys 6 Pack Large 17 Inches Chairback Buddy Pocket Chart Student Chair Pockets Chair Back Classroom Organizer with Name Tag for Keeping Kids Student Book School Table Desk Organized (Colorful) • Amazon Business $26.99 6 $161.94
Honoson 12 Pcs Kids Lap Desk Tray Plastic Portable Desk with 3 Compartments Bed Tables for Eating and Laptops Lap Desk with Storage Car Floor Serving Lap Tray for Kids Classroom Activity Travel • Amazon Business $87.99 1 $87.99

Materials cost

$249.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.06

Total project goal

$333.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$333.74

1 Donor

-$333.74

Donations toward project cost

-$283.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.06

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$0.00

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