At our school, 70% of our students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The majority of our students are Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders who come from communities that are considered in low socioeconomic status. These communities are considered some of the toughest communities on the island of Oahu. I feel that our students are mentally tough; they come to school eager to learn. They are a little rough around the edges but once you show them that, as a teacher, you are there for them. They will do anything for you.
My Project
This year, outdoor learning has brought me hope that for many of us was very difficult to find. I’ve seen firsthand how transformative teaching in the outdoors can be. It can help build community and breathe new life into instruction, all while keeping teachers and students safe. For this project, I am requesting folding benches, picnic mats, and a rolling cart to easily move our learning outdoors.
Outdoor learning has been the most engaging for my students and brings so much joy to them.
My students are able to take a break from the computer screens and learn hands-on. I thought learning outdoors would just be a response to the pandemic, but instead has motivated our campus to learn and explore all that surrounds us.
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
MaxWorks 80855 500-Pound Service Cart With Two Trays (41" x 17" Overall Dimensions)
• Amazon Business
$124.99
1
$124.99
Lifetime 80305 Portable Folding Bench , White
• Amazon Business
$51.99
2
$103.98
Wind Tour Family Outdoor Waterproof Durable Picnic Blankets with Carry Strap ,Foldable 50×70.9 inch Sandproof Beach Mat for Kids Playground Camping Park Hiking Grass Travelling (1, Navy Blue)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Materials cost
$248.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$10.95
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$293.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.82
Total project goal
$345.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$345.45
1 Donor
-$345.45
Donations toward project cost
-$293.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Drane and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.