Transforming Our Classroom With Modern Desks for Flexible Learning
Help me give my students the modern classroom furniture they deserve, with new desks that support flexible learning by allowing seamless individual, paired, and small group seating.
FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Tossman's classroom raised $8,286
This project is fully funded
My Project
What I love most about our 5th grade students is their incredible energy and curiosity - they're at that perfect age where they're eager to collaborate, share ideas, and dive deep into stories and writing. However, our current classroom furniture is holding them back from reaching their full potential. Our old desks are fixed in rows, making it difficult for students to engage in the collaborative learning that English language arts demands. When we need to transition from independent reading to literature circles or from individual writing to peer editing sessions, precious learning time is lost as students awkwardly try to turn around or move closer together.
These new flexible desks will revolutionize how our students learn by allowing seamless transitions between different seating configurations.
During our writing workshop, students will be able to quickly pair up for peer conferences and collaborative editing. In literature circles, they can form discussion groups to analyze characters and themes together. For Socratic seminars and book talks, students can effortlessly arrange themselves in circles for meaningful discussions. The modern design will also boost their confidence and pride in their learning environment, showing them that their education is valued and worth investing in.
By donating to our project, you will help create a dynamic learning environment where our 5th graders can collaborate effectively on reading and writing, stay engaged in literary discussions, and develop the communication skills they need for middle school and beyond. These desks aren't just furniture - they're tools that will unlock students' potential and help them become the confident, collaborative readers and writers they're meant to be! 15 desks will outfit half of the classroom. The principal said that he will match anything we raise, so with his support and yours we can outfit the entire room!
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
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