Help me give my students opportunities to experience various sports in Physical Education.
$750 goal
This project expired on August 6, 2025.
This project expired on August 6, 2025.
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
Hockey sets and volleyball nets can play an important role in Physical Education (PE) by supporting a variety of benefits for students.
Using hockey allows students to practice their shooting and goal keeping skills.
It can help them develop precision, teamwork, and spatial awareness.
Volleyball nets help students practice serving, passing, setting, and spiking. The net gives them a clear target and understanding of where to place the ball, which is crucial for learning positioning and strategy.
By engaging with hockey and volleyball, students learn how to work together toward a common goal, whether it's scoring in hockey or maintaining a rally in volleyball.
Playing both sports involves cardiovascular activity, which helps improve endurance, agility, and strength.
Volleyball requires quick reflexes, jumping, and lateral movement. The net provides a boundary for the game, enhancing physical conditioning while engaging students in a fun, competitive activity. Both sports have specific rules that students need to understand and follow.
A net is a visual and functional element that makes both games more exciting. It can engage students by providing a focus during gameplay, making them more likely to participate and enjoy physical activities. This can foster a positive attitude towards sports and physical fitness.
Both sports require students to think quickly and make strategic decisions on the fly. Whether it’s positioning oneself to block a shot in soccer or deciding the best moment to serve or pass in volleyball, the use of nets in these games encourages critical thinking.
More than three‑quarters 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
298 students impacted
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Pull Buoy Pull-Buoy Ethafoam Blade Hockey Stick Set, 36 Inches, 12 Pieces - Wood - Elementary-Middle School - Kids
• School Specialty
$149.02
2
$298.04
SONGMICS Badminton Net, Height Adjustable Volleyball Net, Pickleball Net for Junior Tennis, Kids, Indoor Outdoor Court, Foldable Nylon Net with Poles 10ft/13ft/16.5ft Wide
• Amazon Business
$59.99
3
$179.97
Gator Skin? Special Ball, 6 1/2"(Dia.)
• Quill.com
$19.42
4
$77.68
Super Z Outlet 7.5" Bright Neon Colored Orange, Yellow, Red, Green Cones Sports Equipment for Fitness Training, Traffic Safety Practice (24 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$12.73
1
$12.73
Materials cost
$568.42
Vendor shipping charges
$29.80
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.53
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$636.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$112.37
Total project goal
$749.12
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