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

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Flexible, Mobile, and Collaborative Learning Spaces for My Students

Help me give my students two Ikea Mittzon folding conference tables on wheels in grey-green to create a flexible, collaborative, and adaptable learning space that meets their unique needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Salzmann's classroom raised $798

This project is fully funded

My Project

I would like for my students to experience learning in a more flexible and engaging environment with the addition of two Ikea Mittzon folding conference tables. These versatile tables will play a key role in fostering collaboration, promoting independence, and creating a space where my students can feel more comfortable and supported in their learning.

As a special education teacher, I know how important it is to have a classroom layout that adapts to the unique needs of my students.

The Ikea Mittzon tables are perfect for this. Their design includes both wheels and the ability to fold away, offering a solution that will help me maximize classroom space and flexibility. Whether we are working in small groups, engaging in sensory activities, or needing extra space for a quiet corner, these tables will help provide the ideal setting for learning.

In my classroom, we often need to rearrange the layout to accommodate different activities or needs. With these folding tables, I can create spaces for large group work or pull them apart for smaller tasks. When not in use, I can simply fold them and roll them out of the way, giving us more space for other activities or a calming area for students who may need a break from the classroom environment.

The neutral, calming grey-green color of the tables also helps to create a peaceful atmosphere that reduces sensory overload and supports focus, an important factor for students with different learning needs. These tables will allow my students to feel more engaged, organized, and empowered as they work together, learn, and grow in a space that accommodates their needs.

Your generous donation will provide a functional, supportive, and dynamic classroom environment, helping to create a classroom where every student feels valued and capable of reaching their full potential.

Ms. Salzmann Pittsburgh Phillips Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

25 students impacted 29donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MITTZON Foldable table with castors, green • IKEA $299.99 2 $599.98

Materials cost

$599.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$677.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.64

Total project goal

$797.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $797.62

22 Donors

-$472.46

Donations toward project cost

-$417.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.97

Matching donations from our partners

-$306.46

Match offers toward project cost

-$260.49

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.70

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 $0.00

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