Help me give my students a fun lifetime physical activity called Cornhole.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Garcia's classroom raised $295
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
Adding cornhole sets to my PE class would greatly enhance student learning by offering an inclusive, low-impact activity that promotes both physical and social-emotional development. Cornhole is a fun, accessible game for students of all abilities and fitness levels, making it ideal for inclusive education. It allows students who may not excel in high-intensity sports to participate, feel successful, and stay active.
From a physical education standpoint, cornhole helps improve hand-eye coordination, balance, and fine motor skills.
Students practice underhand throwing techniques, weight transfer, and controlled movement, all of which align with national PE standards. Additionally, the game fosters strategic thinking and mental focus, as players must calculate angles, force, and aim with each toss.
Beyond physical benefits, cornhole encourages teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship. Whether students are playing one-on-one or in teams, they learn how to collaborate, encourage one another, and handle winning and losing in healthy ways. These are essential life skills that translate beyond the gym.
Cornhole is also versatile. It can be played indoors or outdoors, adapted for individual or group participation, and integrated into stations or as part of a larger fitness circuit. Because it is easy to set up and quick to learn, it is an excellent choice for maximizing activity time during short class periods.
Incorporating cornhole sets would create more diverse, inclusive, and skill-building opportunities for my students. It supports the whole-child approach to education, developing not just physical abilities, but also cognitive and social skills in a fun, engaging environment. This addition would make a lasting positive impact on my PE program.
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
GoSports Solid Wood Premium Cornhole Set - Choose Between 4 ft x 2 ft or 3 ft x 2 ft Game Boards, Includes Set of 8 Corn Hole Toss Bags
• Amazon Business
$99.44
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$198.88
Materials cost
$198.88
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$18.20
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$250.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.13
Total project goal
$294.19
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$294.19
1 Donor
-$147.10
Donations toward project cost
-$125.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.06
match offer
-$147.08
Match offer toward project cost
-$125.02
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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