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Mrs. Kelly from West Warwick, RI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Student Success Through Improved Ergonomic Desks to Replace Tables

Help me give my students individual spaces to learn, with desks to enhance their learning experience.

  • $1,712 goal

This project expired on August 1, 2024.

This project expired on August 1, 2024.

My Project

As a classroom teacher I am committed to fostering an environment conducive to learning and student success. I am requesting funding to enhance my classroom with individual student desks. These desks will not only provide physical comfort, but also contribute significantly to improved concentration, academic performance, and overall well-being among my students. We have seen an increase in students who need their own space, use fidget tools such a chair band for bouncing their legs, a variety of flexible seating and stress stickers to rub just to name a few. Many students that depend on these accommodations for success in the classroom have a hard time sharing space for learning. Tables that are being used now are not designed for the ever changing learning environments needed for continued student success.

WHES is a Title I school serving a diverse student population from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

Research indicates that comfortable and well-designed classroom furniture positively impacts student engagement and learning outcomes. However, our current tables for learning do not adequately meet these standards, hindering our students' ability to reach their full potentials.

The primary goal of this project is to acquire individual student desks. These desks are specifically chosen for their ergonomic benefits, including adjustable height features to accommodate students of different sizes and ergonomic chair options to promote proper posture and reduce physical strain during long periods of study. These desks will also allow students to choose their preferred seating to optimize their learning experience.

As a classroom teacher I am dedicated to empowering my students with the resources they need to succeed academically and beyond. By funding this project, you will not only contribute to the physical comfort of our students, but also to their overall academic achievement and long-term well-being. I appreciate your consideration.

Mrs. Kelly
Grades PreK-2
    More than 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

    This project will reach 20 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Billie Open Front Student Desk for Classrooms or Remote Learning, Height Adjustable School Desk with Book Box and Bag Hooks, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $70.20 20 $1,404.00

Materials cost

$1,404.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,455.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$256.78

Total project goal

$1,711.84

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