Confidence on the Field: Soccer for Special Education Students
Help me give my students help special education students by improving their coordination, confidence, and social skills while learning soccer playing skills in a safe and supportive environment.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. O Jimenez's classroom raised $185
This project is fully funded
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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Dear Donors,
I am writing to kindly request your support in funding soccer equipment for my special education students at our Title I equity-focused school.
Our students are eager to participate in physical education activities, but unfortunately, our special education (SPED) program currently has no equipment to provide these meaningful experiences.
Many of our students feel more confident and safe when engaging in physical activities with their SPED teacher, who understands their individual learning styles, physical abilities, and emotional needs. With the right equipment, we can adapt soccer lessons to meet their unique strengths, helping them build motor skills, improve coordination, and develop teamwork and communication in a supportive setting.
This project will not only allow our students to thrive physically but also socially and emotionally. It will foster inclusion, boost their self-esteem, and give them a chance to shine in ways that traditional classrooms often cannot offer.
Thank you for considering our project. With your support, we can empower our students to grow stronger, more confident, and more connected through the joy of soccer.
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
FlagHouse Rubber Soccer Ball Set, Size 4, Assorted Colors, Set of 6
• School Specialty
$35.85
1
$35.85
Martin Sports Kids Soccer Ball Size 5 - Official Size & Weight - Classic Black/White Youth Indoor/Outdoor Ball for Physical Education, Team Sports, and School Activities, 27"-28" Circumference, Deflated
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$9.86
3
$29.58
Bedwina Bulk Water Bottles For Kids - (Pack of 12) 18 Oz - 7.5 Inch BPA-Free Plastic with Pop-up Tops & Handles for Sports, Summer, Reusable Water Bottles Bulk For School
• Amazon Business
$23.69
1
$23.69
Sportime Super-Safe Soccer Ball, 9 Inch Diameter, Yellow and Black - Elementary-Middle School - Kids
• School Specialty
$14.92
1
$14.92
Portable 10 inches Ball Pump Kit, Balloon Pump, Basketball Pump Air Pump with 5 Needles,1 Nozzle & Extension Hose for Soccer Football Volleyball Water Polo Rugby Exercise Sports Ball
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$110.03
Vendor shipping charges
$5.08
Sales tax
$10.07
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$156.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$27.68
Total project goal
$184.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$184.51
3 Donors
-$85.92
Donations toward project cost
-$82.17
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$3.75
match offer
-$87.84
Match offer toward project cost
-$74.66
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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