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Mr. King from Buffalo, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tables That Teach: Creating a Collaborative and Structured Classroom

Help me give my students six student tables to replace mismatched, aging tables that are broken and no longer meet their needs. These tables will support a structured, flexible layout that promotes cooperative learning and small-group instruction.

  • $1,891 goal

This project expired on November 29, 2025.

This project expired on November 29, 2025.

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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

I teach fourth grade in a high-poverty urban school in the Northeast. My students face persistent challenges—ranging from trauma and economic instability to attention and behavioral regulation difficulties. Yet they arrive eager to learn. They need a learning environment that is structured, consistent, and conducive to both focus and collaboration. The physical design of our classroom plays a critical role in that goal.

Currently, we are using an assortment of old, mismatched desks that are noisy, difficult to rearrange, and not conducive to group instruction.

I am requesting six sturdy, adjustable-height student tables to create a space that supports small-group learning, teacher-led instruction, and flexible classroom management. Each table will seat 4–6 students, promoting cooperation without sacrificing control or order.

Research confirms that classroom layout directly influences student behavior and academic engagement (Barrett et al., 2015; Tsigilis et al., 2020). Group seating fosters interaction, shared accountability, and deeper engagement during cooperative learning tasks (Johnson & Johnson, 2014), while allowing for structured routines when used with clear expectations. These tables will allow me to seamlessly shift between whole-group direct instruction and small-group collaboration—preserving the integrity of traditional teaching while embracing modern strategies.

The new tables will help me better implement guided reading groups, math workshops, writing conferences, and other practices that depend on smooth transitions and student engagement. They will also enhance proximity control, reduce classroom clutter, and foster equitable participation from all learners—including those who might withdraw when isolated at individual desks.

These tables are not a luxury—they are essential infrastructure for an effective classroom. They will elevate instruction, support classroom management, and create a safe, structured, and engaging learning space. With your support, my students will benefit from a classroom designed for success.

Mr. King PS 3 D'Youville Porter Campus 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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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

Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rainbow Adjustable Rectangular Table - 24" x 48" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $259.00 2 $518.00
Rainbow Adjustable Rectangular Table - 24" x 48" - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $259.00 2 $518.00
Rainbow Adjustable Rectangular Table - 24" x 48" - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $259.00 2 $518.00

Materials cost

$1,554.00

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,607.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$283.64

Total project goal

$1,890.95

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