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Mrs. Shepard from Rocky Mount, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Together: A First Grade Small Group Table Initiative

Help me give my students a small group space for working with me that makes learning easier and allows me to be close enough to work with them.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shepard's classroom raised $587

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In our first-grade classroom, fostering collaboration and individualized instruction is at the heart of our educational philosophy. However, our current small group table falls short of supporting these ideals. Outdated and cumbersome, it inhibits rather than facilitates our efforts to work closely with students.

The need for a new small group table is paramount to our mission of providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

Our current table, with its bulky design and limited functionality, hinders our ability to engage with students effectively. It creates physical barriers that impede communication and interaction, hindering the collaborative spirit that defines our classroom dynamic.

By investing in a new small group table, we can transform our approach to instruction and student support. This resource will enable us to provide higher quality interventions and individualized attention to students. With a more conducive environment for small group work, we can tailor our teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of our learners, fostering a deeper understanding of the curriculum.

The benefits of a new small group table extend far beyond mere functionality. It symbolizes our commitment to student-centered learning and our belief in the power of collaboration. With this resource, we can create opportunities for students to work together, support one another, and build upon each other's strengths. It becomes a space where learning is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about developing critical thinking skills, communication abilities, and social-emotional competencies.

A new small group table is an investment in our students' academic success and personal growth. It represents our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. With your support, we can make this vision a reality and empower our students to reach their full potential.

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Rocky Mount, NC
Grades PreK-2
English Language Learning
Mathematics
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Shepard G.W. Bulluck Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Flash Furniture 16 1/8-25 1/8H x 60W x 66D 16 Gauge Tubular Steel Kidney Shaped Activity Table, Gray • Quill.com $428.99 1 $428.99

Materials cost			$428.99
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$33.46
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.43
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$498.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$88.04
Total project goal			$586.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$586.92
3 Donors			-$436.92
Donations toward project cost			-$371.38
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$65.54
match offer			-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Growing Together: A First Grade Small Group Table Initiative

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