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Ms. Kress from Bethel, AK is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Operation Outdoor Play

Help me give my students outdoor play equipment to make recess more fun.

  • 2 donors
  • $398 still needed

expires Jul 16

  • 2 donors
  • $398 still needed
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My Project

Outdoor play is an essential part of a preschooler’s day, offering opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and imaginative exploration. However, for our young learners to fully enjoy outdoor play, they need a safe and engaging environment. Right now, we are hoping to improve our outdoor space with a rubber mat for safer trike riding, an outdoor playhouse, and an outdoor slide—all of which would give our students more opportunities to move, play, and learn.

A rubber mat for trike riding would create a safer and smoother surface for our preschoolers as they develop their coordination and gross motor skills.

Falls and spills are part of learning, but with a cushioned mat, those tumbles are less likely to result in injuries. A safe, designated area for riding trikes would encourage movement, build confidence, and support healthy physical development.

An outdoor playhouse and slide would provide even more ways for our students to explore, imagine, and engage in cooperative play. A playhouse becomes a castle, a cozy home, or a restaurant where friendships and creativity grow. A slide gives children a chance to build strength, coordination, and the thrill of accomplishment as they climb up and zoom down. These structures help children develop important social and motor skills while simply having fun.

With your help we can transform our outdoor space into a safer, more engaging area where preschoolers can run, ride, climb, and play with confidence.

Ms. Kress Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bethel, AK 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

70 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Step2 All Around Playtime Patio with Canopy Playset – Shaded Outdoor Playhouse for Kids with Realistic, Interactive Features, Room for Multiple Toddlers to Play – Dimensions: 60" H x 47.5" W x 47.5" D • Amazon Business $175.99 1 $175.99
Step2 Game Time Sports Climber, Kids Indoor/Outdoor Playset, Backyard Playground Set, Slide, Climbing Wall, Basketball Hoop, Outside Jungle Gym, For Toddlers 2-6 Years Old • Amazon Business $113.03 1 $113.03
CLIMATEX Indoor/Outdoor Rubber Scraper Mat, 36 in. x 20 ft, Black • Amazon Business $76.53 1 $76.53

Materials cost

$365.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $5.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$406.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.74

Total project goal

$478.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $478.25

1 Donor

-$54.00

Donations toward project cost

-$45.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.10

match offer

-$27.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$22.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.05

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 $397.25

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