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

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Learning in the Outside Environment

Help me give my students an opportunity to bring our indoor learning centers outside.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Johnson's classroom raised $503

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My Project

Play-based learning is an integral part of a child's development. Children learn how to take turns, share toys, and cooperate with others through play. They also learn how to resolve conflicts, which is essential to social development as they approach kindergarten and beyond.

Outdoor spaces present endless opportunities for multi-sensory play!

Children can breathe in fresh air, run in the grass, explore nature, and take safe risks. Having this project funded will give our students many experiences that they may not get a chance to have outside of the Pre-K setting.

Project tagged as

Winston Salem, NC
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Johnson Smith Farm 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.

Equity Focus

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

HBCU Alum 36 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lakeshore Tops for 4-Way Sand & Water Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99

Giantex 12-Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Multipurpose Movable Organizer Cart, Utility Cart for Home, Office, School (Colourful) • Amazon Business $68.95 1 $68.95

Clean Sand - 25-Lb. Box • Lakeshore Learning Materials $31.99 2 $63.98

Balance Stepping Stones for Kids Stepping Stones Set Balance Blocks Indoor & Outdoor Kids Fitness Equipment Promotes Balance Coordination & Strength • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99

IRIS USA Portable Board Game Organizer Plastic Project Storage Case Box with Snap-Tight Latch, 10-Pack, Fits 8.5" x 11" Papers, for Games Puzzle Magazine Document Craft Hobby Art Supplies, Slim, Clear • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49

Stepping Stones Exercise Balance Kit • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99

26 Pieces Sturdy Stencils for Kids, 8 Inches Large Sidewalk Chalk Stencils for Kids, Animal Shape Stencils with Alphabet Letters Themed Template, DIY Drawing on Sidewalk Floor Wall Home Décor • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49

Materials cost			$356.88
Vendor shipping charges			$6.70
Sales tax			$27.84
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.35
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$426.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$75.31
Total project goal			$502.08
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$502.08
11 Donors			-$308.54
Donations toward project cost			-$270.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$37.78
match offer			-$193.54
Match offer toward project cost			-$164.51
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$29.03
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Learning in the Outside Environment

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

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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