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Mrs. Ledford from Hickory Grove, SC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Balancing with a Purpose!

Help me give my students more gross motor items for our playground. The balance beams will help improve students ability to balance and encourage their gross motor skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ledford's classroom raised $490

This project is fully funded

My Project

Recess is the all time favorite of all children! I want to encourage our students to actively play and grow their gross motor skills. The items requested will enhance our playground time by having lots of options to play with.

Hopscotch and balance beams will be the favorite if you support our project!

Both of these items will help students grow their stability and balance in their bodies. The other items will encourage students to play together and socialize during their outdoor play time.

Our students love the outside and enjoy recess time. I would love for you to support their love of playing by supporting our project.

Mrs. Ledford Hickory Grove - Sharon Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Hickory Grove, SC 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

15 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Special Supplies Stepping Stones for Kids Balance Beams 8 Set Non-Slip Textured Surface and Slip Resistant Floor Rubber Edges, Promote Agility, Strength, Active Play • Amazon Business $66.45 2 $132.90
Fanboxk 15 Pcs Balance Jumping Stepping Stones for kids,Indoor or Outdoor Play Toddler Obstacle Course Promoting Coordination and Balance Game Toys for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Years • Amazon Business $77.59 1 $77.59
Super-Safe Ring Toss Game • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Kaplan Early Learning Colored Playground Balls - Set of 6 Rubber Balls for Gross Motor Skill Development - Indoor/Outdoor Play for Kids - 8.5" Diameter, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Ages 2+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $46.76 1 $46.76
GOODLYSPORTS 2-In-1Hopscotch & Bean Bag Toss,Combine Hopscotch Rings with Bean Bag Toss Game, Bean Bag Toss Game for Kids,Hopscotch Outdoor Game,Agility Rings,Fun Playground Toys for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98

Materials cost

$353.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $24.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.48

Total project goal

$489.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $489.89

6 Donors

-$238.98

Donations toward project cost

-$212.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.40

match offer

-$239.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$203.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.11

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