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Mrs. Rehpelz from Virginia Beach, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Rehpelz's classroom raised $991

Enhancing Learning and Development With Outdoor Classes in the Courtyard

Help me give my students outdoor classes in the school courtyard. This offers numerous benefits for children's social, emotional, and academic growth. It aligns with the Virginia SOLs, providing opportunities for hands-on learning, promoting well-being, and nature connection.

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Mrs. Rehpelz Arrowhead Elementary School
Virginia Beach, VA Grades PreK-2

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The traditional classroom setup has long been the standard for education. Research and experience have shown that incorporating outdoor classes in the school courtyard can significantly benefit children's social, emotional, and academic development.

Outdoor classes provide a more open and relaxed environment, fostering better peer interaction and collaboration among students.

It allows for increased face-to-face communication and the development of teamwork and social skills.

Enhanced Creativity and Problem-Solving: Outdoor spaces offer new stimuli, encouraging children to think creatively and approach problems differently. It promotes imaginative play and prompts children to find innovative solutions, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Strengthened Community Bonds: Outdoor classes facilitate community-building experiences, as students engage with their surroundings and natural resources together. This strengthens relationships among classmates, teachers, and the local environment.

Spending time outdoors can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase engagement with learning. Exposure to natural environments has been linked to improved mental health, attention, and overall well-being in children.

Development of Resilience: Outdoor learning provides opportunities for children to face challenges, adapt to new environments, and develop resilience. Exposure to varying weather conditions and natural elements helps build emotional resilience and adaptability.

Connection with Nature: Regular contact with nature promotes a sense of wonder, curiosity, and appreciation for the natural world. It fosters a deeper understanding of ecological systems, instilling environmental responsibility and empathy in students.

Outdoor classes can effectively integrate with Virginia's Standards of Learning, supporting various subject areas and skills development:

Observation and exploration of the natural world align with the Virginia SOLs for Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science, offers opportunities for physical activity, supporting the SOLs for movement, fitness, and health. Reading and writing activities can be conducted outdoors, enhancing language skills development through experiential learning, math, such as counting natural objects, measuring distances, and identifying patterns.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

530 students impacted 18 donors
Mrs. Rehpelz Arrowhead Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Virginia Beach, VA View local requests

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

530 students impacted 18donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Keter Solana 70 Gallon Storage Bench Deck Box for Patio Furniture, Front Porch Decor and Outdoor Seating – Perfect to Store Garden Tools and Pool Toys,Brown/Brown • Amazon Business $148.74 3 $446.22
Large Mobile Rolling Whiteboard on Wheels (48x36") Includes Big Flipchart Pad, Magnetic Planners, and More! Portable Double Sided Dry Erase Magnetic White Board with Stand, Stain Resistant Technology • Amazon Business $174.99 1 $174.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Pack, Great for Virtual Teachers and Students (559 VAD 4PK) • Amazon Business $89.36 1 $89.36
feela Sidewalk Chalk, 144 Pack 18 Colors Sidewalk Chalk Set For Kids Jumbo Chalk Bulk, Great for Kids Family, Paint on Sidewalk School Chalkboard Blackboard Street Playground • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Colorations Sidewalk Chalk for Kids – 50pc 4” x 1” Washable, Bright Colored Chalk Set – Fun Kid Art Colors & Patterns – Draw on Classroom Chalkboard or Outdoor Playground – Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk Bulk • Amazon Business $18.32 1 $18.32
Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 22 Assorted Scented Markers (2054594) • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
ONUPGO Liquid Chalk Markers, 8 Colors Chalk Pens for Blackboard, Chalkboard Signs, Glass Window, Graduation Celebration School Kids Art - Washable Wet & Dry Erasable Window Neon Chalk Maker for Cars • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Shuttle Art Dry Erase Markers, 15 Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Erase,Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect For Writing on Whiteboards, Dry-Erase Boards,Mirrors for School Office Home • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$800.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.65

Total project goal

$990.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $990.98

16 Donors

-$705.18

Donations toward project cost

-$610.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.53

Matching donations from our partners

-$272.59

Match offers toward project cost

-$231.70

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.23

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