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Ms. Edwards from Charlotte, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adventures of Outdoor Play

Help me give my students outdoor materials that will enhance their fine and gross motor skills.

  • $977 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

With these playground materials my students will be able to enhance their outdoor play. Our class does not have outdoor materials. Even though we do not have outdoor materials, these 4 and 5 year old students will make up a game or play ring around the rosies to keep themselves active.

This is what makes them special.

They do not complain about not having materials to play with, they just improvise by creating their own games.

The goal for these materials is to enhance the students gross and fine motor skills and their cognitive development.

Having the Innotoys Balls for Kids, Temi Toddler Golf set, Go Sports Playground balls, Sports Balls complete set and the 22 Play T-Ball set will enhance their large motor skills by learning how to manipulate the balls with their hands. It will also give them the opportunity to learn how to play different sports which will teach them teamwork, sharing, taking turns, following rules and directions. Materials like Toy for Life 3 pack Octopus Kites, Toy Life Bean Bag Toss Carnival, Solaball 4 in a Row Giant Outdoor Game, 3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers will enhance their fine motor skills as well as build on their cognitive skills.

Your help in helping us get these materials would be greatly appreciated and I know the students would appreciate it as well.

Ms. Edwards Merry Oaks International Academy of Learning Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 8 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pull Buoy Pull-Buoy Ultra Soft Foam Crossbars, 37 x 2 x 2 Inches, Set of 6 - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $81.97 1 $81.97
4 Pack Sports Scooter Board with Handles, Floor Scooter Board Sitting Scooter Board with Non-Marring Plastic Casters for Kids Children Gym Indoor Outdoor Activities Play Equipment, 12 Inches • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Sport Balls - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Bolaball 4 in a Row Giant Outdoor Game – 1.8 Ft Jumbo Yard Game for Adults & Family, Life-Size Lawn Game, Extra Large Outdoor Game, Backyard Oversized Game for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Sportime Plastic Hoops, 24 Inches, Set of 12 - Durable • School Specialty $48.97 1 $48.97
GoSports Playground Balls for Kids (Heavy Duty Set of 6) with Carry Bag and Ball Pump (Choose 8.5” or 10” Sizes) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Juoe 5Pcs Stepping Stones for Kids,Non-Slip Plastic Toddler Balance River Stones for Promoting Children's Coordination Skills Obstacle Courses Sensory Toys for Toddlers Indoor or Outdoor Play • Amazon Business $34.59 1 $34.59
Just Jump It EZ Can Steppers Kids Stilts, Balance Stepping Stones for Kids, Walking Platform Stilt Sensory Stomper Toy for Children • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
TOY Life Bean Bags Toss Carnival Game, Cornhole, Outdoor Toys for Kids Ages 4-8, Backyard Game Sports & Outdoor Play, Outside Toys for Ages 5-7, Family Lawn Yard Games Birthday Party, Gift for Boys • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
Innotoys Balls for Toddlers 1-3 with Pump 7 Pack 5" Small Rubber Playground Balls for Babies and Kids - 2 Footballs, 2 Basketballs, 2 Soccer Balls and 1 Dodge Kickball - Indoor Outdoor Toys Gift • Amazon Business $23.51 1 $23.51
CUUGO LET'S GO! CG Jumping Promotes Growing Taller- Pogo Stick Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids, Toys for 3-12 Year Old Boys Girls Outdoor Toys Indoor Toys Fun Gifts Christmas Stocking Stuffers Gifts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TEMI Toddler Golf Set - Kids Golf Suitcase Game Play Set & Sports Toys with 12 Balls, 6 Golf Sticks, 2 Practice Holes and a Putting Mat - Indoor and Outdoor Toys for 3 4 5 6Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
CUUGO LET'S GO! CG Jumping Promotes Growing Taller- Pogo Stick Foam Pogo Jumper for Kids, Toys for 3-12 Year Old Boys Girls Outdoor Toys Indoor Toys Fun Gifts Christmas Stocking Stuffers Gifts • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
TOY Life 3 Pack Octopus Kites for Kids Age 4-8 Boys, Beach Kites for Kids Age 8-12, Kites for Adult Easy to Fly, Large Kites for Kids Age 3-5, Rainbow Kites, Kids Kites Easy to Fly, Kids Outdoor Toys • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers, Tic, Tac, Toe, with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Play22 T Ball Set - Toddler Tball Set for Kids 3-5 with 23" Batting Tee - Baseball Tee, 8 Soft Baseballs for Kids, Plastic Baseball Bat - Wiffle Ball Set, Outdoor Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Years Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Mindful Kids Activity Cards by Whitney Stewart, Paperback (9781782853275) • Quill.com $17.54 1 $17.54
Giggle N Go Limbo Game for Adults and Family - Indoor Holiday Fun, Backyard Games, Lawn Games or Outdoor Party Games for Kids - Easy to Set Up and Play Anywhere, Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Faswin 30 Pack 7 Inch Plastic Traffic Cones, Sport Training Agility Field Marker Cone for Soccer, Skating, Football, Basketball, Games, Indoor and Outdoor Activity & Festive Events, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
RAINBOW TOYFROG Jumbo Tic Tac Toe Game Set, Large Indoor Outdoor Games, Backyard Games for Kids and Adults, Outdoor Play Yard Games with Carry Bag for Family and Party • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
TOY Life 2 Pack Kites for Kids Ages 4-8 8-12, Large Butterfly Kites for Adults and Toddlers Age 3-5, Outdoor Toy Games Beach Kite Easy to Fly for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Sportime Juggling Scarves, 17 x 17 Inches, Set of 12, Pink - Nylon - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $13.49 1 $13.49
Bennol Outdoor Game Toys for Kids Boys with 20 Balls, Pop Pass Catch Ball Game Outside Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Teens, Outside Outdoor Toys Gifts for Kids Boys Ages 3-5 4-8 • Amazon Business $12.57 1 $12.57
Roberly 15 Pack Bubble Wands Set with Tray Bulk Funny Bubble Making Toy for Kids - Summer Outdoor Toys & Also Gifts for Kids Birthday Games Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fitdom Extra Large Heavy Duty Mesh Bag. Best for Soccer Ball, Water Sports, Beach Cloth, Swimming Gears. Adjustable Shoulder Strap. Secure Side Pocket • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
AppleRound 6-Pack of 7-inch Knobby Balls with 1 Air Pump - Fun Sensory Balls, Party Favors, Inflatable Bouncy Balls • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90

Materials cost

$716.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.44

Sales tax

 $55.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$830.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.54

Total project goal

$976.92

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