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Mrs. Madden from Salem, NH is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Madden's classroom raised $4,093

Learning Beyond Walls

Help me give my students an outdoor learning space where curiosity grows, creativity thrives, and every lesson comes to life.

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Mrs. Madden Birches Academy of Academic Arts
Salem, NH Grades 3-5

My Project

Our students are naturally curious, creative, and eager to learn by exploring, building, and asking questions. An outdoor classroom will give every Pre K–8 student a welcoming space to investigate science, read, write, create art, collaborate, and connect with nature. Many of our students thrive when they have opportunities to move, work together, and learn in a calming environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional well-being.

These outdoor learning resources will transform an ordinary space into a classroom that inspires curiosity every day.

Durable picnic tables, flexible seating, and outdoor learning materials will allow teachers to bring meaningful, hands-on lessons outside while giving students opportunities to regulate, collaborate, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

300 students impacted 16 donors
Mrs. Madden Birches Academy of Academic Arts Grades 3-5 Salem, NH View local requests 300 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wooden Outdoor Patio Garden Round Picnic Table with Bench, 8 Person (Stained) • Amazon Business $315.26 4 $1,261.04
Global Industrial Outdoor Umbrella with Tilt Mechanism, Olefin Fabric, 8-1/2'W, Green (695329) • Quill.com $205.99 4 $823.96
Balkene Home Patio Sense 62420 Elyse Round Rustic Garden Stool Wood Outdoor Seating & End Table Portable Adaptable Outdoor Furniture Ideal for Entertaining, Gardening & Decor - Seasoned Patina Finish • Amazon Business $77.73 4 $310.92
YITAHOME 320 Gallon Double-Wall Deck Box with Divider & Side Handles, Outdoor Large Storage for Patio Furniture Cushions, Garden Pool Accessories, Water Resistant & Lockable • Amazon Business $287.99 1 $287.99
Children's Factory 3-in-1 Cube Chairs for Kids, Kids Chair, Almond, 1 | Polyethylene Toddler Outdoor Chair, Classroom Furniture Made in the USA, Recyclable Multi-Use Flexible Seating Classroom • Amazon Business $51.57 4 $206.28
Hape Outdoor Kitchen | Mud Kitchen Wooden Toy Playset with Accessories, for Children Ages 3+ Years • Amazon Business $202.47 1 $202.47
Mobile Whiteboard with Stand 40" x 28" Aluminum Frame | Magnetic Flipchart Easel, Height Adjustable Dry Erase Board, Rolling White Board on Wheels for Home, Office, School Supplies • Amazon Business $123.49 1 $123.49
Towallmark Portable Folding Service Cart, 3 Tier Folding Utility Cart, Collapsible Utility Carts for Office, Warehouse, and Home, 56 Lbs Load Capacity per Shelf (Grey & Red) • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
Dry Erase Clipboards, HERKKA 15 Pack Hardboard Office Whiteboard Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly, Size 12.5 x 9 Inch • Amazon Business $22.77 2 $45.54
Norwii Bluetooth Voice Amplifier for Teacher with Wired Microphone Headset | Portable Speaker and Microphone for Classroom & Outdoor, Teaching/Tour Guide/Training, USB-C Rechargeable Power Amplifiers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Coume 3 Pcs Wood Slice Pillow Round Floor Cushion 3D Digital Throw Pillow Decorative Tree Ring Soft Circle Seating for Kids Chair Home Couch Sofa Bedroom Decor(Emulation) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$3,397.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$50.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,478.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$613.87

Total project goal

$4,092.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,092.49

15 Donors

-$2,944.81

Donations toward project cost

-$2,533.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$411.72

match offer

-$1,112.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$945.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$166.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.30

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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