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Mrs. Kari from Hindman, KY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Youth Athletes

Help me give my students sports and exercise equipment to help maximize their skills, and promote a healthy lifestyle.

  • $437 goal

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

My Project

I love my students' eagerness to learn and their diverse talents, which create a vibrant classroom environment. Sports equipment encourages teamwork and fosters communication skills. Engaging in various sports activities helps students understand the importance of collaboration and discipline while promoting physical fitness. Exercise tools like hula hoops help with coordination. These tools allow students to set personal goals and achieve them, while boosting their confidence.

By utilizing these resources, we can create a comprehensive learning experience that not only addresses physical development but also instills values like perseverance, teamwork and personal responsibility.

Mrs. Kari Hindman Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hindman, KY 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Parachute w/ 20 Handles - 24 ft. Diameter • Teachers' School Supply $156.00 1 $156.00
Lakeshore Hopscotch Carpet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Letters Beanbag Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Champion Sports? High Visibility Fluorescent Plastic Cone Set • Quill.com $24.29 1 $24.29
ArtCreativity Hula Hoop for Kids (Pack of 6), Adjustable Size Hoola Hoop Toy for Exercise, 8 Section Detachable Hoola Hoops, Playground Toys for Outdoor Fun, Birthday Party Favors for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $23.51 1 $23.51

Materials cost

$313.78

Vendor shipping charges

$22.66

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$371.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.50

Total project goal

$436.65

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