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Ms. Wilcox from La Mesa CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Getting Work Done: Our Way!

Help me give my students ten portable lap desks, and two stability balls.

  • $385 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach mathematics, social science, physical education and art to the most amazing group of fifth graders. Teaming with another teacher who teaches English language arts and science, we share students and utilize our expertise to provide the best of educational experiences.

Academically, my students are focused on going to college and work hard everyday towards achieving proficiency at grade-level standards.

They are polite, cheerful and engaged. They are proud of their school and regularly participate in school-wide spirit days and assemblies. The feeling on our campus is positive and child-centered; all adults are focused on creating the school of choice.

My Project

Fifth graders come in all sizes and shapes. Unfortunately, our desks and chairs are one size. Often students will grab a laptop or their work and find a spot on the carpet for greater comfort.

Being able to comfortably sit on the ground, and actually have a desk upon which to work will be helpful to many of my students.

These Lap Desks will allow groups of students to work on the floor, or outside on the lawn and provide a seat and a desk. The two stability balls will allow students to wiggle as needed and still be productive!

Ms. Wilcox
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf - Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Blue (10-Pack) • Amazon Business $229.99 1 $229.99
LakiKid Balance Ball Chairs for Kids - Perfect Stability Balls for Flexible Seating Classroom - Fun Alternative Seating for Students (Kids (45cm), Blue) • Amazon Business $18.97 2 $37.94

Materials cost

$267.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.61

Total project goal

$384.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$384.08

4 Donors

-$129.00

Donations toward project cost

-$109.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.35

match offer

-$255.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.26

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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