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Mrs. Thomas from Baton Rouge LA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Why Wait--Collaborate!

Help me give my students an ideal place to work together in a small group with this adjustable table.

  • $514 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

As a primary public Montessori educator, I am fortunate to work with a multi-age group of 3-6 year old students. Many of my students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and may not have adequate access to quality academic materials and supplies. Nevertheless, all of the students are curious and eager to learn about the beautiful and fascinating world they live in.

My students are amazing!

They wonder about anything and everything. They cheerfully explore and try to discover the logical purpose of the how's and why's in this world. They deserve a quality education and a great foundation.

I see an incredible sense of joy in their smiles when they are completely engaged and excited about each and every learning experience. Elation!

My Project

Waiting is not easy...but, working with a small group gives everybody a chance to participate and learn from each other right away. Having a kidney-shaped table will give my students the opportunity to work together and build their confidence through collaboration.

Small group instruction at a kidney-shaped table can help me provide a comfortable place for my students to sit and work together; as well as boost the confidence of a student who might not otherwise participate in a lesson.

With this table, I can gather students with similar needs and goals, provide feedback, and guided practice on the spot! I can't help thinking about the learning opportunities my students will gain from working so closely with their peers.

Mrs. Thomas
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DG577 - Heavy-Duty Adjustable Group Table - 48 x 72 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $369.00 1 $369.00

Materials cost

$369.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.09

Total project goal

$513.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $513.92

4 Donors

-$171.31

Donations toward project cost

-$145.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.70

match offer

-$342.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.39

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