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

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Learning on the Go: Providing Portable Lap Desks

Help me give my students the gift of flexibility with portable lap desks for a dynamic classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Choi's classroom raised $340

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today's fast-paced world, it's essential to prioritize mental health, especially for young students. To help my students develop healthy coping mechanisms and manage stress, I am requesting your support to create a dedicated space in our classroom where students can practice mindfulness with ECR4Kids Portable Lap Desks. These innovative desks will allow students to work comfortably and productively from anywhere in the room.

A dedicated space will provide students with a safe and supportive environment to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.

By practicing mindfulness techniques, students can enhance their focus and concentration, leading to improved academic performance. A dedicated space will help students develop emotional intelligence by teaching them to recognize and manage their emotions. By prioritizing mental health, we can create a more positive and supportive school climate for all students.

Your donation will make a significant difference in the lives of my students by providing them with a much-needed space to prioritize their mental health and well-being. Your generosity will help create a more supportive and nurturing learning environment for all.

Ms. Choi PS 173 Fresh Meadows Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Flushing, NY View local requests

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

32 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk, Flexible Seating, Navy, 10-Pack • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99
ECR4Kids The Surf Storage Rack, Stores 10 Portable Lap Desks, Flexible Seating, Silver • Amazon Business $104.99 1 $104.99

Materials cost

$254.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$288.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.96

Total project goal

$339.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$339.76

6 Donors

-$239.75

Donations toward project cost

-$221.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

match offer

-$79.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$20.25

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$0.00

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