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Ms. Crowell from Hillsborough NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing ESL Learning through Outdoor Exploration: Introducing Camp Chairs

Help me give my students portable camp chairs for our outdoor classroom spaces!

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In an era dominated by technology and indoor activities, fostering a connection with nature has become increasingly vital for holistic education. For English as a Second Language (ESL) students, who are often adapting to a new language and culture, exposure to the outdoors can offer a wealth of learning opportunities. This project aims to introduce portable camp chairs as a tool to facilitate outdoor exploration for ESL students in biology classes at our school, enhancing their language acquisition and overall educational experience.

The addition of portable camp chairs to our ESL biology program will enable students to venture beyond the confines of the classroom and engage with the natural environment.

These chairs will serve as comfortable seating arrangements during outdoor activities such as nature walks, journaling sessions, and observational experiments. While outside, students will be immersed in natural surroundings that create opportunities to practice language skills in authentic contexts, fostering language acquisition and fluency. Additionally, outdoor exploration inherently encourages interaction among students from diverse cultural backgrounds, promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. Finally, spending time outdoors has been linked to improved mental health and well-being. These camp chairs will facilitate relaxation and reflection, contributing to the overall well-being of all students.

Ms. Crowell
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Coleman Portable Stadium Seat Cushion | Lightweight Padded Seat for Sporting Events and Outdoor Concerts | Bleacher Cushion with Backrest • Amazon Business $16.99 25 $424.75

Materials cost

$424.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$494.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.22

Total project goal

$581.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $581.47

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $531.47

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