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Ms. VanEngen from Byron Center MI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can We Use That?

Help me give my students resources that they can use at recess during the school day!

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Recess is a very important part of the school day. Kids need it! These materials would allow for students to have some new items to play with during this time.

These materials would give kids some structure, guidance and activities to do during their recess time.

I can already see the football, soccer ball, jump ropes, chalk and everything else being used daily by students. Each year it seems that materials get lost or the items dwindle. This would be a great restock for my students to be able to use and learn to take care of.

Ms. VanEngen
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kingarage Ball Storage Cart, Ball Storage Bin for Balls, Swimming Gear, Toy, 48 Gals Mesh Ball Holder, Basketball Rack with Wheels, Outdoor, Indoor • Amazon Business $45.09 1 $45.09
6 Pcs 16-Foot Double Dutch Jump Ropes Segmented Skipping Rope Colorful Beaded Ropes for Kids Adults Fitness Physical Education Gym Class School Sports Outdoor Activities, Red White and Blue • Amazon Business $20.55 2 $41.10
Leyndo 8 Pcs Throw and Catch Ball with Rainbow Tail, Soft Rainbow Play Ball, Sports Comet Balls Playground Toys Bulk for Indoor Outdoor Games and Activities Fun Throwing School, 25.59 Inch Long • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Champion Sports Rhino Playground Ball Set, 8.5"D -Two-Ply, Nylon Wound - Set of 6 Colors • Amazon Business $32.60 1 $32.60
Champion Sports - Champion Basketball Official Junior Size • Teachers' School Supply $13.32 2 $26.64
Sportime No-Sting Volleyball, 8 Ounces, Teal/Pink - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $12.59 2 $25.18
VARIETY SAVINGS Rainbow Playground Balls Set of 7 – Bouncy Balls for Kids, Seniors & Adults – Inflatable Colored Rubber Balls for Kickball, Dodgeball, Handball – Mesh Storage Bag, 2 Pumps & 4 Pins • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Mikasa 3000 Series Size 4 Soccer Ball, Black/White - Rubber - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $16.19 1 $16.19
Mikasa 3000 Series Size 5 Soccer Ball, Black/White - Rubber - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $16.19 1 $16.19
FlagHouse Jumbo Volleyball, Assorted Colors • School Specialty $16.12 1 $16.12
Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk Assorted Colors 48/Box (512048) • Staples $5.18 3 $15.54
Adjustable Kids' Jump Rope 7ft (2 Packs) by JA-RU | Cotton Jump Rope for Kids, Boys and Girls | Physical Education Equipment, Playground Toys, Rainbow Party Favors, Birthday Gifts. Plus 1 Ball 1995-2p • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Franklin Sports Kids Junior Football - Grip-Rite 100 Youth Junior Size Rubber Footballs - Peewee Kids Durable Outdoor Rubber Footballs - Single + 6 Bulk Packs with Inflation Pump • Amazon Business $5.00 2 $10.00

Materials cost

$315.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$360.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.68

Total project goal

$424.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $424.53

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 $424.53

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