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Mrs. Watkins from Fouke, AR is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing STEM Learning Outdoors!

Help me give my students benches, a play table, and other materials to equip our outdoor classroom with hands-on STEM materials!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,048 goal

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My Project

Our project will transform our outdoor classroom into an engaging, hands-on STEM environment by incorporating innovative tools and natural features. A weather station and rain gauge will allow students to track weather patterns and gather data, making abstract scientific concepts tangible. The butterfly garden will serve as a living lab for studying ecosystems and pollination, while the outdoor speaker creates an immersive learning atmosphere with audio lessons and nature sounds. Park benches will foster collaborative discussions, and the water and sand table offers a dynamic space for exploring physical properties and environmental science. Additionally, the worm compost box provides a real-world demonstration of recycling organic materials and sustainable practices.

Our goal is to spark curiosity, nurture critical thinking, and provide practical learning experiences that extend beyond the traditional classroom.

Our students are unique learners—creative, inquisitive, and resilient—who thrive when they can interact directly with the natural world. By integrating these diverse materials, we aim to create an inclusive, stimulating environment where every student can explore STEM concepts in a way that resonates with their individual interests and strengths.

Mrs. Watkins Fouke Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Fouke, AR 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

400 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
50-Inch Garden Bench,Park Outdoor Bench Metal Bench Clearance Yard Porch Chair with Steel Frame Outdoor Furniture for Backyard Entryway Deck Lawn, Black • Amazon Business $107.18 2 $214.36
ECR4Kids 4-Station Sand and Water Adjustable Play Table, Sensory Bins, Fern Green/Hunter Green • Amazon Business $146.64 1 $146.64
JBL - FLIP6 Portable Waterproof Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $129.99 1 $129.99
Sainlogic Wireless Weather Station with Outdoor Sensor, 8-in-1 Weather Station with Weather Forecast, Temperature, Air Pressure, Humidity, Wind Gauge, Rain Gauge, Moon Phrase, Alarm Clock (No WiFi) • Amazon Business $117.99 1 $117.99
MAZE Three Level Worm Farm Compost Bin • Amazon Business $111.50 1 $111.50
Insect Lore Butterfly Farm Science Manipulative for Students (ILP1015) • Quill.com $36.07 1 $36.07
Headwind EZRead 26” Giant Professional Outdoor rain Gauge, USA Made Heavy Duty All Weather Freeze Proof mountable with Float, Green (820-0002) • Amazon Business $27.42 1 $27.42

Materials cost

$783.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $64.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$890.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.13

Total project goal

$1,047.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,047.54

1 Donor

-$523.76

Donations toward project cost

-$445.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.56

match offer

-$523.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$445.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.57

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