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Ms. Prendergast from Woodside, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give a Kid a Lap Desk!

Help me give my students a comfortable space to work during small group instruction! The would love to have a place to sit and rest their books without feeling cramped at a table.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Prendergast's classroom raised $215

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My Project

Lap desks are a great way to maximize space in a classroom while giving students a designated space to work during small group instruction. Better than sitting on the floor hunched over or cramped at a group table! It's also a time saver. Rather than rearranging furniture to accommodate to the students they can quickly grab a lap desk and get straight to learning! My students rely heavily on small group instruction and our time is precious. Please consider helping us make the most of our instructional time. Thank you!

Ms. Prendergast PS 229 Emmanuel Kaplan 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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More than half 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating, Red, 10-Pack • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99

Materials cost

$149.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.16

Total project goal

$214.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $214.40

3 Donors

-$214.40

Donations toward project cost

-$182.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.16

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 $0.00

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