You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. R. from HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. R. is requesting

Active Minds and Bodies Make for Better Learning

Help me give my students the equipment they need to do a variety of science experiments, and the exercise equipment they need to get their bodies and brains active!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. R.'s classroom raised $939

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students have almost no science equipment, which hinders their ability to get hands-on experience regarding their science lessons. They also have only a soccer ball and a basketball - one of each - for sports equipment. I believe that if they had more exercise/sports equipment, they would exercise more which would in turn help them in the classroom.

Giving my students both exercise and science equipment will benefit them two-fold by providing them with a variety of ways to exercise (which is shown to improve academic performance by enhancing cognitive function, concentration, and memory), and a way to get more from our science classes by allowing them the opportunity to conduct experiments that they would otherwise only read about.

Ms. R. 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.

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

22 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. R. is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pop Bottle Science • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.68 12 $224.16
Kaysent Heavy Duty Classroom Headphones Set for Students - (KPB-10Mixed) 10 Packs Multi-Colors Kids' Headphones for School, Library, Computers, Children and Adult(No Microphone) • Amazon Business $69.80 2 $139.60
FlagHouse Plastic Hoops, 36 Inches, Set of 12 - Durable • School Specialty $68.99 1 $68.99
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Macro Giant 6 Inch (Dia.) PU Foam Soccer, Set of 4, Neon Red, Neon Orange, Neon Yellow, Neon Green, Training Balls, Practice, Beginner, Kid Sports, Kickball, Physical Education Exercise • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Celestial Buddies: Little EARTH Buddy 9" Plush Space Fidget Toy (social emotional learning support) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $25.00 1 $25.00
History of Women in Science Poster • Carolina Biological Supply Company $23.98 1 $23.98
10 pcs Rainbow Jump Rope Set Durable Nylon Skipping Ropes,Safty Vibrant Jumping Ropes for Girls or Boys Physical Education Skipping Rope(7.2 Feet) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Physical Science Basics Poster Set • Teachers' School Supply $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$579.19

Vendor shipping charges

$154.19

Sales tax

$25.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$797.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.74

Total project goal

$938.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$938.29

1 Donor

-$419.76

Donations toward project cost

-$398.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.99

match offer

-$469.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$398.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.38

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":true,"schoolState":"HI","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/active-minds-and-bodies-make-for-better/9071494/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":22,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. R.","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"191731921","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Kailua Kona","teachersOnPage":[9672978],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9071494,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"9672978":{"owner":"Ms. R.","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9071494],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22379943,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9672978,"schoolCounty":"Hawaii","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"HI","name":"Hawaii"}}