My students are unique and special. My students all have a disability that range from intellectual disabilities to severe and profound multiple disabilities. Having such a wide variety of student abilities makes it so that I need more equipment than just your traditional gym/PE equipment.
Our students have an immense amount enthusiasm during Physical Education because it is a place where they can truly let go and be themselves.
Using leaf blowers, I can hook a switch to it that will activate when a student who is wheelchair bound hits it. This will allow them to kick a ball, or throw a ball just like their able body peers.
Sometimes using larger or smaller objects help our students to be equally as successful in completing a task as their able-bodied cohorts. Unfortunately the equipment they need to be successful is expensive and like all other departments, budgets are limited.
The equipment they receive will help them to become physically active. They work with a group of students in a PE Leadership Training class and through hands on working experience and social immersion, my students become more aware of themselves and their surroundings. This equipment can make the difference in being able to learn to throw a ball. Typical equipment an able body student uses gives them the opportunity to be successful, but this equipment doesn’t translate to those individuals who are unable to grip the ball. This equipment allows for them to be successful in completing simple tasks such as kicking a soccer ball or catching a basketball to shoot into the hoop.
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
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$20.49
8
$163.92
Champion Sports Soft Lacrosse Set: Training Equipment for Boys, Girls, Kids, Youth and Amateur Athletes - 12 Aluminum Sticks and 6 Vinyl Balls for Indoor Outdoor Use
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$144.89
1
$144.89
WORX WG520 12 Amp TURBINE 600 Electric Leaf Blower
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$55.00
2
$110.00
KOFULL Putting Green Mats Set for Golf Putting Use, Included 29 inches Golf Putter, 3 Golf Balls, Training Aid Put Cup & Flags, Practicing Putt Green Carpet for Children Putting Indoor Outdoor
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$59.99
1
$59.99
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ | Pre-K Personalized Sound Buzzers, Recordable Buttons, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights
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$15.40
3
$46.20
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$11.99
3
$35.97
Rhode Island Novelty 16 Inch Sports Ball Inflates, One Dozen Assorted
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$17.00
2
$34.00
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive)
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$28.99
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$28.99
Sonyabecca Hole Tarp Team Building Exercise Activities Games Teamwork Group Learning Fun Playing 98''Lx71''W
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$27.99
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$27.99
GoSports Putt-Thru Croquet Putting Game - Includes 9 Gates, 4 Golf Balls and Tote Bag - Play at Home, the Office or On the Green!
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$27.96
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$27.96
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$25.97
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$25.97
hand2mind Red Heavy-Duty Indoor Scooter Board with Handles, Gym Scooters for Kids, Recess Toys, PE Equipment for Elementary School, Kids Indoor Play Equipment, Floor Scooter, Kids Sports Activities
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$25.43
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Franklin Sports Ladder Ball Set - Golf Toss Set Includes 2 Ladder Ball Targets with Weighted Base and 6 Bolas, One Size (53100)
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$24.99
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$24.99
Sport Squad Portable Soccer Goal Net Set - Set of Two 4' Pop Up Training Soccer Goals with Compact Carrying Case - Easy Assembly and Compact Storage - Great for Kids and Adults
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$24.99
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$24.99
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$23.99
1
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$23.39
1
$23.39
itisyours 12 pcs Return Rubber Sport Ball on Nylon String with Wrist Band for Exercise or Play
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$22.49
1
$22.49
hand2mind Blue Indoor Scooter Board with Safety Handles for Kids Ages 6-12, Plastic Floor Scooter Board with Rollers, Physical Education for Home, Homeschool Supplies (Pack of 1)
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$22.28
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$22.28
hand2mind Blue Indoor Scooter Board with Safety Handles for Kids Ages 6-12, Plastic Floor Scooter Board with Rollers, Physical Education for Home, Homeschool Supplies (Pack of 1)
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$22.28
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$22.28
A AINOLWAY 9 PCS Textured Stretchy Strings and Super Sensory Fidget Toys for Adults and Kids (9PCS)
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$10.99
2
$21.98
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$19.99
1
$19.99
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• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
University Games | Flickin Chicken Indoor Outdoor Target Toss Game, for 2 or More Players Ages 6 and Up
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$19.95
1
$19.95
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$19.95
1
$19.95
Sportime Foam Sensory Balls - 4 inch - Set of 6, Assorted Colors - 1004527
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$19.78
1
$19.78
hand2mind Green Indoor Scooter Board with Safety Handles for Kids Ages 6-12, Plastic Floor Scooter Board with Rollers, Physical Education for Home, Homeschool Supplies (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$16.79
1
$16.79
Sportime Max Hands-On Junior Basketball, 27 Inches
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$15.74
1
$15.74
DEWEL Stacking Cup Game with 15 Stack Ways, 24pcs Cup Stacking Set, Sport Stacking Cups BPA-Free Material, Classic Family Game, Great Gift Idea for Stack Games Lover. (Blue & Green)
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$15.69
1
$15.69
77 PCS Play Dough Tools Kit for Kids Modeling Compound Accessories Dough Cutter Air Dry Clay Dough Tools
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$14.80
1
$14.80
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$13.99
1
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$8.98
1
$8.98
Prextex 36 Punch Balloons (6 Assorted Colors) - 18-Inch Strong Punching Ball Balloons for Indoor & Outdoor Fun, Themed Events, Birthday Parties, Party Favor for Kids 4-8, Kid Gifts, Kids Party Balloon
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$8.49
1
$8.49
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$4.99
1
$4.99
Materials cost
$1,116.82
Vendor shipping charges
$1.57
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$16.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,165.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$205.61
Total project goal
$1,370.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,370.75
18 Donors
-$1,209.53
Donations toward project cost
-$1,122.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$86.89
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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