https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63 We started with an idea and it has grown into so much more! Help us build our dream of an outdoor learning space. en-us 2021-09-16 00:53:32 UTC 2021-12-05 17:25:03 UTC hello@padlet.com gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744343544 We would ideally purchase or acquire 20-25 stumps for seating purposes. Tall stools are $135. Short stools are $125.]]> 2021-09-16 00:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744343544 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744354589 Benches would provide quiet reading areas, opportunity for partner work or a "buddy bench" where children could sit while waiting for friends to partner with them at recess time. We would look at purchasing anywhere from 5 - 10 benches. Depending on size and height, these range in price from $149 to $189.]]> 2021-09-16 01:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744354589 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744443566 Outdoor mats would provide the space to conduct learning for STEAM activities as well as other cooperative engagement. We would look at purchasing 4-5 mats priced at $95 each. ]]> 2021-09-16 01:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744443566 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744471768 Currently we have tires, which are falling off-center and consequently students are getting hurt, as well as leaving recess with black stains on their clothes and legs. We wish to purchase 2-4 natural wood balance beams to replace the tires we have on the current playground. The "crooked" beams are $499, and the "straight" beams are $419.]]> 2021-09-16 01:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744471768 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744619151 When comparing the volume or mass of various "finds" in nature, we will welcome the use of a balance. In addition to the balance itself, we will need to purchase two buckets or pails in which we will put loose items.]]> 2021-09-16 02:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744619151 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744635253 We are always collecting bugs and butterflies to feed the praying mantis in our classroom. These nets would help our efforts immensely. A set of 6 nets are $20.18 each. We would request 5 sets of nets.]]> 2021-09-16 02:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744635253 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744642703 When studying the life cycles of animals, plants and other living creatures, we will benefit from a butterfly garden. We will use this garden to observe a caterpillar as it moves through the life cycle changes from larvae to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. The cost of this garden is $29.25.]]> 2021-09-16 02:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744642703 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744648047 In addition to nets, we utilize capture scissors to collect bugs when in our outdoor learning environment.These are $126.99 for a set of 6. We would request 5 sets of collection scissors.]]> 2021-09-16 02:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744648047 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744654310 As we explore the concept(s) of design, engineering and geometry, students will be building structures using blocks. The foam building pieces pictures above will provide an opportunity for cooperative learning and engineering within an outdoor learning space. Estimated cost is $500 per set.]]> 2021-09-16 02:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744654310 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744668718 When working in an outside environment, it can be difficult for students to see and/or hear when we call them to line up or transition. Providing visual support to each group via a "Teach" or visual timer will lessen anxiety, provide proper advance notice and reduce unnecessary interruptions. We wish to purchase four visual timers at 41.99 each.]]> 2021-09-16 03:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744668718 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744688223 At each outdoor learning opportunity, we collect numerous bugs and small "critters". Having aquariums available would provide us with proper homes for our insects. Request for two aquariums at $17.47 each.]]> 2021-09-16 03:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744688223 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744701077 Football is incredibly popular at recess here at St. Teresa's. It would be helpful to have flags as a visual reminder to students so they are not tackling or pushing their peers. A set of twelve flags is $45.52]]> 2021-09-16 03:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744701077 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744712526 Students may utilize chalk to respond to literature, draw pictures, or create inspiring message for others to enjoy and read We will ask for 3-5 containers of chalk at $6.74 each.]]> 2021-09-16 03:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744712526 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744721087 During outdoor play as well as lessons, we will utilize outdoor easels to display work, demonstrate our thinking and create art inspired by what we are learning. We will be requesting 4 outdoor learning easels at $272.96 each.]]> 2021-09-16 03:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744721087 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744748784 2021-09-16 03:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744748784 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744760921 We will be growing food for our class pets, our families as well as our school community These raised garden beds will be an awesome way to see our support in others shining through! Depending on height, these range in price from $160 to $250 a piece. We would like to purchase four or five raised beds.]]> 2021-09-16 03:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1744760921 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1752763347 The students enjoy team sports and individual competition opportunities. Frisbee golf provides a bit of both. We would request 2 to 3 sets of frisbee golf sets. These range in price from $18 to $90 depending on the number of frisbees per set.]]> 2021-09-20 02:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1752763347 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1752770083 Ideally, setting up a frisbee "golf course" would be a fantastic use of the green space available on our campus. We would request 4 to 5 golf poles. These range in price from $99 to $149.]]> 2021-09-20 02:56:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1752770083 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1752782318 Kickball is a preferred activity in the large space between the school and the neighboring house. The bases that we have available are ripped and not a complete set. We are currently utilizing hula hoops as pseudo bases. Price is approximately $35.]]> 2021-09-20 03:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1752782318 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754155443 We have numerous hills in the outside space of our existing playground. We would love to build some of that space up to put in a natural slide or two. The cost of these slides varies based on length of the slide (and height of the embankment). The range in prices is from $1600 to $15,000. ]]> 2021-09-20 14:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754155443 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754186629 Fitting in with our natural playground, we would love to have two or three hollow log tunnels. This would provide opportunities for exploration of trees, habitats and a place for play. These range in price from $2100 to $2400 depending on length and require an additional $150 for treating the wood.]]> 2021-09-20 14:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754186629 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754198119 A net rail climber would allow us to strengthen our upper body as well as play in the outdoor environment. The cost of a net rail climber for older children (height of 8 feet) is approximately $2400.]]> 2021-09-20 14:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754198119 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754223981 We currently compost the bedding and waste from our guinea pig, but we have to take it to Mrs. Conway's house. We would like to be able to compost here at school and eventually compost items from the school kitchen. A compost tumbler would allow us to do that. Once composted, we could use the composted material in our gardening.]]> 2021-09-20 14:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1754223981 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1755730744 Mrs. Conway has already applied for and received a Pets in the Classroom Grant from PetCo. This provides a free cage, and discounted bedding and food for our class guinea pig, as well as a discounted additional guinea pig if we wish to purchase another.]]> 2021-09-21 01:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1755730744 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1755739487 We have been requesting smaller items through an Amazon Wish List available to parents and family members.]]> 2021-09-21 01:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1755739487 gconway10 https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1755752572 In an effort to raise funds for our outdoor learning space, Mrs. Conway has set up a Donors Choose site. This provides a place people can donate directly to our project.]]> 2021-09-21 01:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gconway10/mi1lxd2x8mjyun63/wish/1755752572