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Mrs. Schemmel from Middleton WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Outdoor Classroom Materials

Help me give my students supplies for taking our learning outdoors! We need clipboards and extra writing materials, organized and ready to go. We will use a large picnic blanket and a portable white board.

  • 7 donors
  • $507 goal

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My Project

This project will allow our classroom to have easy-to-transit materials for bringing our learning outside. When we utilize an outdoor classroom, students enjoy the benefits of a direct connection with nature and fresh air while engaging with curriculum in a hands-on way. This project includes clip boards and pencil cases for organizing second sets of supplies, picnic blankets for flexible seating, bug catchers with magnify glasses to study what we see, and a portable Bluetooth speaker to utilize songs in our learning and keep our transition routines consistent between our indoor and outdoor classrooms.

Research suggests that students with a wide variety of different learning styles and behavior tendencies benefit from outdoor learning environments, and I have observed this as well.

Students who may struggle to learn in a traditional classroom often thrive outside. Please help me acquire supplies to get outside, and allow my class to experience the benefits of learning outdoors.

Mrs. Schemmel
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL - Flip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $72.29 1 $72.29
ZAZE Extra Large Picnic Outdoor Blanket, 80''x80'' Waterproof Foldable Blankets Gingham Picnic Mat for Beach, Camping Grass Lawn Park Accessories Cute Couples Gift Ideas Wedding Registry (Green White) • Amazon Business $29.98 2 $59.96
Crayola Bulk Colored Pencils, Pre-sharpened, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 24 [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $53.29 1 $53.29
Leelosp 48 Pack Pencil Pouch for 3 Ring Binder Mesh Zipper Pencil Case Assorted Colors Pencil Bag Binder Pouches Pen Zipper Pouch for School Office Writing Utensils Storage Supplies, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Flipside Table Top Flip Chart Set, 24 x 32 Inches, 1-1/2 Inch Ruled - Lightweight - Easy Portability • School Specialty $39.67 1 $39.67
Kiggos 25 Transparent Colored Clipboards Bulk for Classroom Office Plastic Clipboard Low Profile Kids Clip Boards Standard Letter Size Holds 100 Sheets Hanging Hook Colorful Clip Board • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Lincia 2 Pieces Dry Erase White Board Magnetic Board for Kids 16x12 Inch Small Foldable Tabletop Whiteboard Double Sided Portable Magnetic Whiteboard for Kids Drawing Memo to Do List Wall School • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Bug Catcher Kit for Kids,Educational Bugnoculars Bug Viewer Container with Tweezers Built in Double 5X Magnifier and Ruler to Catch & Observe Spider Frog Butterfly Fish Silkworm and Reptile (Green) • Amazon Business $15.58 1 $15.58
Coopay 16 Pieces Bug Viewer Critter Insect Cage Magnifying Insect Box Bug Magnifier Container Bug Catcher Cage, Science Nature Exploration Tools • Amazon Business $11.86 1 $11.86
KIDMEN 2 Holes Pencil Sharpener,Pencil Sharpener for Kids,Pencil Sharpener Handheld-24 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Crayola Markers, Fine Line, Classic Colors, 10 ct. (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85

Materials cost

$390.46

Vendor shipping charges

$3.97

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.93

Total project goal

$506.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$506.22

6 Donors

-$253.10

Donations toward project cost

-$215.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.96

match offer

-$253.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$215.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.97

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$0.00

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