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Mrs. K from Oakland, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Back Recess!

My students need outdoor equipment to keep them engaged during recess.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. K's classroom raised $402

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach kindergarten in a diverse school in Oakland. Every year is new and exciting! My focus this year is to give students the opportunity to learn different outdoor activities and games to play.

Recess is a time of learning for kindergarten students.

I make sure my students spend a lot of time outdoors playing and interacting with each other. There are so many benefits to recess including improved memory and focus, increased hand-eye coordination, learning to problem solve and communicate with others. These are just a few benefits of recess time!

My Project

Aside from the various outdoor balls that I have on my list, I added different outdoor games for my students to play. They will learn games such as Horseshoe, Ring Toss and Frisbee Golf.

My students have recess for 30 minutes in the morning as well as their lunch recess and afternoon recess.

Often times, they are wandering around looking for something to occupy their time. My focus this year is to teach my students different games and activities that will keep them engaged during this time as well as to help them with their social and emotional learning. Outdoor games help students learn to work in groups and problem solve!

Mrs. K Sankofa United Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA View local requests

More than half 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

24 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sonyabecca Parachute for kids 6' With 9 Handles Game Toy for Kids Play • Amazon Business $14.95 2 $29.90
GoSports 7" Mini Basketball 3 Pack with Premium Pump - Perfect for Mini Hoops or Training • Amazon Business $28.65 1 $28.65
Champion Sports Scoop Ball Set: Classic Outdoor Lawn Party & Kids Game in 6 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
18 Inch Knobby Ball 5 Pack Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Wham-O Mini Frisbee Golf Disc Indoor and Outdoor Toy Set • Amazon Business $23.94 1 $23.94
ToysOpoly Playground Balls 8.5 inch DodgeBall (Set of 6) Kickball for Kids and Adults - Official Size for Dodge Ball, Handball, Camps and Smart School With Pump • Amazon Business $22.90 1 $22.90
Celebrate Shop Garden Games Corn Hole Game Set • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sportime Gradestuff Link Jump Ropes, 7 Feet, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Maggift Ring Toss Game for Kids with 5 Rope Rings, 10 Plastic Rings, Carrying Bag Quoits Game for Kids Adults Indoor or Outdoor Game • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
SET of 2 Expandable Ball Hand Catch Ball Flower Ball Kids Boys Girls Toys, -Great Stress Relief Toy - NEW AND IMPROVED HARD CARDBOARD PACKAGING - By 4E’s Novelty, • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
US Toy (GS832) One Rainbow Playground Ball 18 Inches • Amazon Business $7.52 2 $15.04
AmazonBasics Rubber Horseshoe Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Egg and Spoon Race Game - 6 Eggs and 6 Spoons - Made of the Finest Wood - Fun Game for Parties, Birthdays etc. - Durable, Lightweight | Six Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Mesh Equipment Bag, Yellow - 24” x 36” - Adjustable, sliding drawstring cord closure. Perfect mesh bag for parent or coach, making it easy to transport and keeping your sporting gear organized. • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$281.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.29

Total project goal

$401.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$401.94

8 Donors

-$376.94

Donations toward project cost

-$320.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.54

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$0.00

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