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Ms. Siragusa from Montclair, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Collaborative Tables

Help me give my students the opportunity to collaborate with classroom team tables!

  • 21 donors
  • $2,061 goal

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My Project

Having tables in is highly beneficial for several reasons, as they foster both academic success and social development. One of the primary advantages is that tables facilitate collaboration among students. Unlike desks, which are typically arranged in rows, tables allow students to work together in groups, encouraging teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. These skills are crucial for their academic and personal growth.

In addition, Teachers can easily rearrange tables for different activities—whether it's group discussions, hands-on projects, or independent work.

This adaptability supports a wide range of teaching strategies and learning styles, ensuring that students can engage with lessons in diverse ways.

Tables also provide a more organized and efficient learning environment. With ample space for materials, books, and supplies, students can keep their workstations tidy and focus better on tasks. This organization helps reduce distractions, enabling students to stay on task and manage their learning more effectively.

To add to the academic benefits, having tables helps promote inclusivity and a sense of community. When students are seated around a table, they are naturally encouraged to interact and engage with each other, fostering positive relationships and social skills. This setup is especially important in an elementary classroom, where building friendships and learning to work together is a key part of development.

In summary, tables in an elementary classroom support collaboration, flexibility, organization, and social interaction. These factors collectively create a more engaging and effective learning environment, helping students thrive both academically and socially.

Ms. Siragusa Watchung Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Montclair, NJ View local requests 25 students impacted 21donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Wren 60'' Flower Activity Table, Height Adjustable, Gray (XUA60FLRGYTA) • Quill.com $423.99 4 $1,695.96

Materials cost

$1,695.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,751.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$309.07

Total project goal

$2,060.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,060.47

20 Donors

-$1,711.91

Donations toward project cost

-$1,470.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$241.79

match offer

-$330.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$281.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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 $0.00

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