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Coach C from Kannapolis, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Active and Engaged Recess

Help me give my students recess equipment to have an active and engaging break from instructional time and build social emotional relationships with their peers. The Sportime recess pack will provide students with equipment to do group games.

  • $1,650 goal

This project expired on December 20, 2023.

This project expired on December 20, 2023.

My Project

As a strong advocate for promoting physical activity and a healthy lifestyle, I believe that providing a recess pack, soccer goals, and other necessary equipment can significantly contribute to the overall well-being of children during their recess period.

Recess plays a crucial role in a child's development, not only in terms of physical fitness but also in terms of social interaction and cognitive development.

It is disheartening to see children without access to proper equipment in storage bins, hindering their ability to engage in active play during these important breaks. I firmly believe that these contributions will not only enhance the recess experience but also impart valuable life skills to the children, such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience. By investing in their well-being and promoting active play, we can cultivate a generation that values physical fitness and understands the importance of an active lifestyle.

Coach C Forest Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kannapolis, NC 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

500 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Recess Pack, Red, Grade 4, Set of 20 • School Specialty $220.64 3 $661.92
Shield Translucent Storage Bins and Lids, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $282.82 1 $282.82
Mylec Portable Soccer Goal, 72 x 60 x 48 Inches, White • School Specialty $102.82 2 $205.64

Materials cost

$1,150.38

Vendor shipping charges

$115.04

Sales tax

$89.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,402.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$247.48

Total project goal

$1,649.89

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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