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Ms. Von Wald from Saint Paul, MN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exercising the Mind

Help me give my students self-control and self-confidence in the classroom. Physical education increases serotonin which can improve the moods in my students.

  • $705 goal

This project expired on January 31, 2024.

This project expired on January 31, 2024.

My Project

Everyone knows that exercising has a positive effect on brain health, mental health and memory. Since COVID, the students are coming in with social and emotional needs. This equipment such as scooters will build my students self-control and self confidence in learning literacy and math skills.

My students live in Minnesota and the weather gets cold in January, this equipment such as the balls will help my students increase their self-control and self-confidence in the classroom.

The ribbons will be used in the classroom and in the gym to music, which will improve my students' physical and mental abilities.

Ms. Von Wald Cherokee Heights 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.

Saint Paul, MN 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
Sportime Small Ergonomic Scooters, 13-3/8 x 17-3/8 Inches, Set of 6 • School Specialty $221.47 1 $221.47
FlagHouse Loop-Handled Hop Ball, Medium, Red • School Specialty $48.97 4 $195.88
Sportime React-2-Balls with Erratic Bounce, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $45.29 1 $45.29
Sportime Rainbow Ribbon Wands, 36 Inches, Set of 6 • School Specialty $13.27 2 $26.54
Sportime Small Valveless Playground Balls, Smooth, 2-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $20.84 1 $20.84

Materials cost

$510.02

Vendor shipping charges

$51.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$598.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.65

Total project goal

$704.32

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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