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Mrs. Sherrod from Joplin MO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My students need a Jonti-Craft 5 section bench to enhance their classroom seating options.

  • $321 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you know an 8-year-old who doesn't like to stand up, wiggle and be active? Me neither! I have a classroom full of 3rd grade students who love to learn.

My students are energetic and love being engaged both mentally and physically in their learning.

For many of my kiddos, this means they need to be able to move in order to focus. Providing nontraditional seating options for these students is one way I can better meet the physical needs of the children in my classroom while also helping ensure their academic success.

My Project

I have an amazing bunch of active and inquisitive third graders! They love having flexible seating options so that they can find a place to work that works for them and meets their needs for movement and comfort in the classroom.

Having choices that allow them move freely can make all the difference for some of my kiddos between having a productive, successful day or struggling to stay focused.

As their teacher, I want to be able to provide my kids with as many options as possible to learn in a comfortable and inviting environment. A Jonti-Craft 5 section bench is one choice that these kids would love to have access to! This bench would give my students the opportunity to work and learn in a comfortable and fun place!

Mrs. Sherrod
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jonti-Craft 9093JC 5 Section Bench Locker with Blue Cushion • Amazon Business $239.02 1 $239.02

Materials cost

$239.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$272.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.11

Total project goal

$320.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $320.72

2 Donors

-$280.48

Donations toward project cost

-$238.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.07

match offer

-$40.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.04

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 $0.00

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