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

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Coach Melton's classroom raised $609

Bringing Fun Back to P.E.

Help me give my students a wonder year for physical education this year!

Coach Melton Mountain Island Lake Academy
Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are energetic, resilient, and eager to move, but traditional Physical Education routines don't always engage every child. I want to build an inclusive P.E. environment where every student, regardless of athletic background or fitness level, looks forward to stepping into the gym and actively participating.

These items are specific to help bring exciting, diverse, and dynamic movement opportunities into our physical education curriculum.

By introducing new equipment, interactive games, and versatile activities, we can move beyond basic drills and spark a genuine passion for personal fitness and team play.

With your support, my students will build essential motor skills, foster lifelong healthy habits, and learn the value of teamwork and perseverance. Most importantly, these resources will make P.E. a highlight of their school day—bringing joy, confidence, and real fun back into our physical education program!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 1 donor
Coach Melton Mountain Island Lake Academy Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports Small Extreme Soccer Portable Pop-Up Goals, 48 x 30 x 30 Inches, Set of 2, 31.5x24.3x2 - Steel/Polyester/Nylon - Adult • School Specialty $77.92 2 $155.84
Champion Sports Rhino Softeeze Vinyl Volleyball Set, Assorted Colors, 6/Set (CHSRS2SET) • Quill.com $134.99 1 $134.99
Champion Sports High Visibility Flexible Vinyl Cones for Sports Training, Agility Drills, Field & Gym Marking Sets • Amazon Business $30.23 2 $60.46
Everrich Sportime Physical Education Fitness Dice Set, 4 x 4 Inches, Vinyl, Orange, Set of 2, 9x4.5x4.5 - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $18.97 2 $37.94
Champion Sports Extreme Series Soccer Ball, Size 5 , Yellow, 8.75x8.75x8.75 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable - Durability • School Specialty $17.92 2 $35.84

Materials cost

$425.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.96

Sales tax

 $33.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.34

Total project goal

$608.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $608.91

1 Donor

-$608.91

Donations toward project cost

-$517.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.34

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