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Ms. Hippert from Savage, MD is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Curve Your Enthusiasm Embrace the Kidney Table

Help me give my students thrive. In essence, kidney tables are a valuable tool for facilitating effective teaching and learning experiences.

  • $604 goal

This project expired on December 16, 2023.

This project expired on December 16, 2023.

My Project

A kidney table is a vital asset for teachers, offering a range of benefits that enhance the learning experience. This uniquely shaped table promotes small-group instruction, fostering engaged and interactive learning environments. With a kidney table, teachers can provide individualized attention, addressing students' diverse needs effectively and encouraging meaningful interactions.

The table's design facilitates face-to-face discussions, enabling students to collaborate and share ideas seamlessly.

Teachers can tailor activities to various abilities and learning styles, promoting differentiation. The kidney table also serves as a hub for collaborative projects and problem-solving sessions, nurturing teamwork skills.

By directing students' attention to the center, teachers can organize materials, resources, and visuals, keeping lessons focused and organized. The table's arrangement aids classroom management, providing a dedicated space for specific activities while minimizing distractions.

The proximity between teachers and students at a kidney table builds strong relationships, fostering better understanding and guidance. Furthermore, its flexibility allows for adaptable arrangements, accommodating different teaching strategies and group dynamics.

In essence, a kidney table empowers teachers to create dynamic, engaging, and personalized learning environments that cater to students' individual needs while promoting collaboration, participation, and effective communication.

Ms. Hippert Bollman Bridge Elementary School 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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Savage, MD View local requests

Half of 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Adjustable Group Table - 48" x 72" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $449.00 1 $449.00

Materials cost

$449.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$512.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.47

Total project goal

$603.15

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