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

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Ms. Diaz's classroom raised $417

Standing Desk

Help me give my students a standing desk and a rolling chair for mobility.

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Ms. Diaz La Merced Elementary School
Montebello, CA Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

A standing desk can be a great resource for the classroom for several reasons:

Improved focus and attention: Standing while working can help students stay more engaged and focused on their tasks.

It can reduce restlessness and provide a more active learning environment.

Increased energy and productivity: Standing promotes better blood circulation and can help prevent the mid-afternoon slump. This can lead to increased energy levels and improved productivity throughout the day.

Better posture and spinal health: Sitting for long periods can lead to poor posture and back pain. Using a standing desk encourages students to maintain a more upright posture, reducing the risk of developing musculoskeletal issues.

Flexibility and movement: Standing desks provide students with the option to switch between sitting and standing positions, allowing for more movement throughout the day. This can help prevent sedentary behavior and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Improved classroom management: Standing desks can help teachers manage the classroom more effectively. By allowing students to stand, it reduces the likelihood of distractions caused by fidgeting or slouching.

Overall, incorporating standing desks into the classroom can create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment, benefiting both students' physical health and academic performance.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Diaz La Merced Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Montebello, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BANTI Electric Standing Desk with Drawers, 48 inch Whole-Piece Glass Desktop, Height Adjustable Stand up Sit Stand Home Office Ergonomic Workstation, White Tabletop • Amazon Business $239.99 1 $239.99
DUMOS Office Desk Chair, Small Cute Mid Century Modern Vanity Swivel Task Chairs with Wheels, Comfortable Back, Armless for Home, Bedrooms, Office, Study, Student, Dressing Room, Pink • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99

Materials cost

$292.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.50

Total project goal

$416.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $416.68

2 Donors

-$206.00

Donations toward project cost

-$178.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$206.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$175.10

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1.15

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