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Ms. Chiavetta from West Seneca, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Fitness: Help Us Enhance PE Resources

Help me give my students yarn balls and a fun spot it game!

  • $173 goal

This project expired on March 19, 2025.

This project expired on March 19, 2025.

My Project

The elementary PE students bring an incredible amount of energy, enthusiasm, and curiosity to every class. Their eagerness to learn new activities, build teamwork skills, and develop physically is inspiring. Every lesson is an opportunity for growth, not just in fitness, but also in confidence, communication, and cooperation.

The requested items — yarn balls and the Spot It game — will greatly enhance their learning experience.

Yarn balls are soft, safe, and ideal for young children to catch, throw, and manipulate. These balls will support the development of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and basic throwing and catching techniques. They will also foster teamwork and communication as students work together in group activities.

The Spot It game will help enhance cognitive skills such as focus, quick thinking, and pattern recognition. This game promotes collaboration and healthy competition, encouraging students to engage in fun and dynamic team-building exercises while improving their ability to think critically and act quickly.

The goal for this project is to create a more dynamic and engaging PE environment where students can develop their physical abilities while building confidence and creativity. By adding these new resources, the aim is to offer more diverse and inclusive activities that inspire a lifelong love for physical activity and teamwork.

What makes these students special is their infectious enthusiasm and resilience. They approach each challenge with a positive attitude and a determination to improve, making each day in PE an exciting opportunity for growth. With these new resources, students will be equipped to thrive and continue developing both their physical and cognitive skills.

Ms. Chiavetta Allendale 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.

West Seneca, NY View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 250 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Poen Set of 6 Sponge Hoop Holders Obstacle PE. Equipment for Elementary School Course Ring Hoop Holder Stand for Outdoor Game Storage Accessories Gymnastics Educational Activities, Hoops Not Included • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Martin Sports Nylon/Plastic Bean Bags, 2.5" x 3.5", Assorted, 12 Per Pack, 2 Packs (MASBB33-2) • Quill.com $32.37 1 $32.37
LAYWU 12-Pack 4' Yarn Balls / Soft Fleece Balls, Blue,Green,Red • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Zygomatic Spot It! Super Pack - 2 Fun Editions Bundle with 123 & Animals Jr. Game for Ages 4+, 2-8 Players • Amazon Business $18.18 1 $18.18

Materials cost

$114.53

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.81

Total project goal

$172.06

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

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