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Ms. Miller from Columbia, SC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bouncing into Mental Health

Help me give my students a mindful and safe environment as well as balls to enhance physical activities during recess.

  • $460 goal

This project expired on October 18, 2025.

This project expired on October 18, 2025.

My Project

My DonorsChoose project supports students’ social-emotional well-being and active play by providing a variety of balls for recess, engaging fidget toys, and a mental health book to promote mindfulness. The recess equipment encourages teamwork, physical activity, and stress relief through fun and movement. The fidget tools help students stay focused and calm throughout the day. The mindfulness book supports our calm classroom initiative, guiding students in breathing techniques and self-regulation strategies. Together, these resources create a supportive, balanced learning environment that nurtures both mind and body. This will be a great addition to our classroom

Ms. Miller South Kilbourne Elementary School 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Physical Education Kit, 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Quill.com $96.74 2 $193.48
50 POP Fidget Toys Bulk (assorted; social emotional learning awareness tools, calming corner, mental health, calm down sensory fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $125.00 1 $125.00
Alex the Awesome Axolotl: Mental Health Strengthening for Young Children (Positive Affirmations) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$332.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.98

Total project goal

$459.88

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