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Mrs. Better from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Child Development Through Play!

Help me give my students structured play equipment for recess to build fine and gross motor skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Better's classroom raised $1,290

This project is fully funded

My Project

This year the kindergarten team is working to develop a fun and interactive play space for the kindergarten students. The current play space the students have has limited activities for the students to use during their recess time.

The goal of this project is to provide students with activities that will not only help them build fine and gross motor skills but also work with them on building 21st century skills.

It is so necessary for students to develop strong communication and collaborations skills. On top of teaching students how to be leaders and learn to take turns and share.

The items we are requesting in our project will do just that for our students. We hope to provide our students with recess activities that help them continue to grow and develop.

Mrs. Better Endhaven Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Charlotte, NC 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

115 students impacted 23donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Adventure 64 pc Jumbo Blocks Set - Large Building ADD-ON Kit for Toddlers -Add on to Any existing Made in The USA Boys& Girls, Red,Blue,Yellow,Green, 8'' x 4'' (00281-5) • Amazon Business $157.16 2 $314.32
Cosco Outdoor Patio Deck Storage Box, Extra Large, 180 Gallons, Black and Charcoal • Amazon Business $162.82 1 $162.82
ARLIME Giant 4 in a Row Connect Game, 47'' Jumbo 4-to-Score Toy Set W/ Quick-Release Lever, Build-in Ring, Jumbo Sized for Kids & Adults, Oversized Floor Activity for Indoor & Outdoor Play • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
SWOOC Games - Giant Tic Tac Toe Outdoor Game | 3ft x 3ft | Instant Setup, No Assembly | Bean Bag Toss Outdoor Games for Kids 8-12 | Giant Yard Games for Adults | Giant Lawn Games | Backyard Games • Amazon Business $39.95 2 $79.90
Lewtemi 6 Pcs Hopper Ball Jumping Hopping Inflatable Ball Bouncing Ball with Handle and Air Pump Outdoor Games for Kids Sport Exercise (Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, Purple,20 Inch) • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Aunnitery Kids Toys - Outdoor Games, Beach Toys, Toss and Catch Ball Set, Perfect Beach Games Sets Playground Sets for Backyards Easter Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
GSM Brands Dodgeballs - Foam, Soft Skin, Low Bounce, 5.9" - Set of 6 Dodge Balls for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $43.95 1 $43.95
ropoda Giant Tumble Tower, 54pcs Giant Outdoor Games with Dice & Rules Sheet, Giant Lawn Games 2 Feet Tall, Grows to Over 4 Feet, Giant Tumble Timber for Adults and Family, Outdoor and Indoor Fun • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Champion Sports Scoop Ball Set • Amazon Business $38.86 1 $38.86
unanscre 31PCS 3 in 1 Carnival Outdoor Games Combo Set for Kids, Soft Plastic Cones Bean Bags Ring Toss Game, Gift for Birthday Party/Xmas • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Master Lock Set Your Own Combination Padlock, Gym Locker Locks with Code for Securing Indoor Valuables, Color May Vary, ‎1523D • Amazon Business $8.75 1 $8.75

Materials cost

$975.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$76.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,095.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$193.36

Total project goal

$1,289.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,289.06

19 Donors

-$1,165.06

Donations toward project cost

-$1,008.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$156.51

match offer

-$102.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.47

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$0.00

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