Help me give my students Brainball a cross curricular physical education that helps students learn math, reading, and spelling.
$478 goal
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
This project expired on August 28, 2025.
My Project
We are seeking funding to implement Brainball Mini within our elementary physical education curriculum to promote both physical activity and cognitive development among our students. Brainball Mini is a program that integrates movement-based learning with academic content, using specially designed balls printed with letters, numbers, and symbols to engage students in active play while reinforcing literacy and math skills.
This kinesthetic approach supports diverse learning styles, improves memory retention, and encourages teamwork and communication.
By incorporating Brainball Mini into our PE program, we aim to create a more inclusive, stimulating, and effective learning environment for students of all abilities. Through this initiative, we hope to foster lifelong habits of physical activity while supporting academic achievement in a fun, engaging way.
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
700 students impacted
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