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Mrs. Bennett from Winston Salem, NC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Outdoor Life is Learning!

Help me give my students outdoor materials such as chalkboard flowers, Connect Four, sand and stepping stones. Our outdoor playground needs some enhancements to better support children’s exploration and creativity.

Mrs. Bennett Petree Elementary School

Winston Salem, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students absolutely love spending time on our playground. They run, imagine, and create their own games to stay engaged and entertained. Outdoor play is more than just fun it helps children discover creativity, build confidence, and develop important social skills. My students are active, curious, and eager to learn through play.

With your support, we can transform our playground into a more enriching and purposeful space.

Adding materials like giant chalkboard flowers will give students the opportunity to express their creativity and practice writing beyond the classroom walls. Games like Connect Four, a Giant Tumble Tower, and stepping stones will encourage teamwork, patience, and turn taking skills that are essential for their growth.

To keep everything organized and accessible, we also need a large storage bin. Laminating paper will help protect our labels and activity materials, ensuring they can be used again for years to come.

Your donation will help create a vibrant outdoor environment where learning and play go hand in hand. Thank you for supporting our students and helping their imaginations grow!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

18 students impacted 5 donors

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Winston Salem, NC
Grades PreK-2
Team Sports
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Bennett Petree Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winston Salem, NC View local requests

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

18 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Outdoor Giant Chalkboard Flowers • Nasco $122.52 2 $245.04

romrex Stepping Stones for Kids Ages 3 and Up - Durable Stepping Stones Encourage Toddler Balance & Gross Motor Skills with Non-Slip Surface for Indoor Obstacle Courses Outdoor Toys Play • Amazon Business $69.53 1 $69.53

Bolaball Extra Large Giant 4 in a Row Outdoor Board Game | Giant Family Fun Lawn & Yard Games | Jumbo Outside Game for Adults & Kids | Backyard Carnival Holiday Picnic Party Big Patio Games,13+ Age • Amazon Business $54.98 1 $54.98

YES4ALL Rolling Ball Cart Storage with Lockable Wheels Volleyball Basketball Holder, Toy Balls Bin, Garage Cage, Storage Racks, Sports Equipment Organizer, Ball Rack for Outdoor Indoor Use • Amazon Business $53.77 1 $53.77

Olsa Giant Tumble Tower 57PCS Wooden Block Stacking Yard Games with Carrying Bag Classic Indoor & Outdoor Game for Adults and Family Party Games for Backyard Lawn Beach Camping (Over 4.2 Ft) • Amazon Business $44.64 1 $44.64

CAREGY 600 Pack Laminating Sheets,Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets,Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil, 9 x 11.5 Inches Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95

Clean Sand - 25-Lb. Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost			$538.90
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$42.03
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.08
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$619.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$109.24
Total project goal			$728.25
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$728.25
3 Donors			-$715.75
Donations toward project cost			-$608.39
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$107.36
match offer			-$12.50
Match offer toward project cost			-$10.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$1.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Outdoor Life is Learning!

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