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Ms. LaMay from Sumner, WA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Baseball/Fastpitch Development

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn the game of baseball using whiffle ball equipment. The plastic bats and whiffle balls will slow the game down and encourage skill development.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. LaMay's classroom raised $330

This project is fully funded

My Project

I absolutely love how my students approach each new learning experience with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to give their best effort, no matter their prior experience. Each one brings a unique perspective, energy, and determination to the classroom and that makes teaching them such a rewarding experience. I am deeply committed to helping them develop important physical and mental skills that will benefit them both inside and outside of the classroom.

The whiffle ball unit is specifically designed to help my students build key skills including weight transfer and hand-eye coordination.

By using whiffle balls and bats, we create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where they can practice these techniques without the risk of injury, making it the perfect tool for hands-on learning. Whiffle balls are lightweight and slower-moving, which allows students to better track and react to the ball, gradually improving their ability to hit and catch in real-life situations. Additionally, weight transfer is an essential skill for many athletic movements. Practicing with whiffle ball teaches students how to shift their body weight properly when hitting or throwing, leading to better balance and form that can be applied to a variety of physical tasks.

My goal for this project is to give my students the opportunity to enhance these skills in a way that is fun, interactive, and challenging. It’s not just about improving at whiffle ball itself, but developing confidence, teamwork, and discipline that they can carry with them into all areas of life. My students are special because they all have different starting points, but each of them is capable of achieving remarkable growth and mastery when given the right tools and support. This project is a way to empower them, celebrate their progress, and create memories that will last beyond the classroom.

Ms. LaMay Sumner High School Grades 9-12 Sumner, WA View local requests

More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Franklin Sports Plastic Baseball Bat + Ball Set - MLB Kids Plastic Bats - Lightweight Kids Bat + Plastic Baseball Set - 30" Youth Baseball Bat - Multiple Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 6 $89.94
Franklin Sports Plastic Baseball Bat + Ball Set - MLB Kids Plastic Bats - Lightweight Kids Bat + Plastic Baseball Set - 30" Youth Baseball Bat - Multiple Colors • Amazon Business $14.99 6 $89.94
BSN Plastic Play Balls - Softball Size (Set of 6),Blue,Green,Orange,Purple,Red,White • Amazon Business $15.53 3 $46.59

Materials cost

$226.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$279.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.36

Total project goal

$329.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$329.05

1 Donor

-$329.05

Donations toward project cost

-$279.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.36

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$0.00

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