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Ms. Jones from Pascagoula, MS is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Outdoor Library Oasis

Help me give my students an immersive learning environment that seamlessly integrates nature and literature to inspire creativity and academic excellence

  • $974 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

Students will immerse themselves in the outdoor library, engaging in a variety of activities designed to stimulate their curiosity and love for learning. They will have the opportunity to explore the natural surroundings while discovering captivating books that align with their interests and learning objectives. Interactive storytelling sessions will spark creativity and imagination as students reimagine narratives and develop their own stories inspired by the outdoor environment.

Through these activities, students will enhance their literacy skills, critical thinking abilities, and social-emotional development.

The outdoor library will serve as a flexible learning space where students can engage in independent reading, collaborative projects, and reflective journaling. By connecting with nature and literature in this dynamic environment, students will develop a lifelong love for learning and a deeper appreciation for the world around them.

Ms. Jones Cherokee Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pascagoula, MS 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

250 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kdgarden Raised Garden Bed Kit 4'x4' Outdoor Above Ground Planter Box for Growing Vegetables Flowers Herbs, DIY Gardening, Whelping Pen and More, Screwless White Vinyl Garden Bed with Grid • Amazon Business $77.99 4 $311.96
21 Sets DIY Birdhouse Kit to Build and Paint, Include Unfinished Wooden Bird House, Strips and Colorful Painting Pens for Fun Craft Activity Creative DIY Art Project • Amazon Business $48.99 2 $97.98
Seed Starter Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $27.36 2 $54.72
Dr. Earth Gold Premium Potting Soil, 8 Quart, Natural • Amazon Business $11.99 4 $47.96
TheFitLife Flexible Metal Garden Hose - 50 FT Lightweight Stainless Steel Water Hose with Solid Fittings and Sprayer Nozzle - Leak Proof, Kink Free, Anti-rust, Large Diameter, Durable and Easy Storage • Amazon Business $41.63 1 $41.63
18 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Glove Foam Rubber Coated Yard Work Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Small (Age 3-5)) • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
18 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves Children Garden Glove Foam Rubber Coated Yard Work Gloves for Kids Toddlers Youth Boys Girls (Medium (Age 6-8)) • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
LANITI 24” Inch Extra Large Floor Cushions Tufted Floor Pillow for Adults Square Meditation Ultimate Comfort Oversized Pillows for Floor Cushion (Charcoal) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Fun-n-nuf Blue Paw Print Bookmarks for Kids – Mascot Clip Over The Page Book Markers – School Spirit Mascot Bookmarks, Reading Rewards, Classroom Prizes, Teachers Kids, Dog Paw Print - 75 Pack • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
SYITCUN 400 Cells Seed Starter Tray, 40 Pack Biodegradable Seed Starter Kit, Peat Pots for Seedlings with 400 Plant Labels, 2 Seed Planting Tool and 1 Spray Bottle • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$728.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.11

Sales tax

 $50.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$827.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.97

Total project goal

$973.11

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