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Ms. Dunleavy from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Dunleavy's classroom raised $908

Make Room for Collaboration

Help me give my students a small group table for the middle school classroom enhances collaborative learning and facilitates interactive discussions among students

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Ms. Dunleavy LaSalle Language Academy
Chicago, IL Grades 6-8

My Project

The specific items I am requesting, namely a small group table for the middle school classroom, will have a transformative impact on the students' learning experience. With this addition, students will have the opportunity to meet in small groups with the teacher, fostering a collaborative environment that is conducive to effective differentiation and targeted instruction. The table will serve as a hub for interactive discussions, allowing me to engage with students in smaller settings and address their individual learning needs more efficiently.

The primary goal of this project is to create a classroom environment tailored for collaborative learning and small group instruction.

By implementing a designated space for group activities, I aim to enhance the overall educational experience for my students. The small group table will become a focal point for meaningful discussions, encouraging teamwork, and enabling me to provide personalized guidance to each student, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

What makes my students special is their remarkable enthusiasm for learning. They come to school ready and eager to explore new ideas. Their love for working in groups and their attentiveness to each other's perspectives create a vibrant and dynamic classroom atmosphere. Additionally, the diversity within the student body brings a richness of experiences and backgrounds, contributing to a unique learning environment that celebrates individuality and encourages mutual respect. Their energy, engagement, and diversity make my classroom a special place for collaborative learning and growth.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

120 students impacted 13 donors
Ms. Dunleavy LaSalle Language Academy Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests 120 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Golden Oak 48" x 72" Kidney Table with 22" - 30" Adjustable Legs • Kaplan Early Learning Company $365.36 2 $730.72

Materials cost

$730.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$771.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.18

Total project goal

$907.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $907.86

11 Donors

-$525.21

Donations toward project cost

-$461.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.78

match offer

-$465.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$395.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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