My students need jump ropes, hula hoops, board games, and more.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Allen's classroom raised $801
This project is fully funded
My Students
Think back to when you were a young child. Was recess an enjoyable experience for you? Do you remember the games you played or the materials you used to play those games? What would recess have been without the games or materials? Were your recess experiences impacted by lack of resources? Our school is a Title 1 school in the urban section of Philadelphia where resources are limited. We wish to provide options for scholars as they are enjoying leisure time.
My Project
At our school, children play on an empty blacktop with no playground equipment. While there is plenty of space to explore and play, there is nothing constructive to play with. Students need to learn how to interact and work cooperatively through engaging and physical play. We need jump ropes, hula hoops, board games, and more.
This equipment will foster an environment of free choice and interactive play.
Critical social and emotional development takes place during this period of time. Our kids deserve the same opportunities as their same-aged peers regardless of their socioeconomic status and all the learning these opportunities can afford them. With this project, recess will soon become a constructive and exciting time!
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
VALUE BUNDLE - Snap Together Detachable Kids Hula Hoop for Playing, 32-Inch (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$22.95
2
$45.90
Set Of 6 Hop And Skip Ankle Hoops For Gross Motor And Balancing Skills In A Rainbow Of Colors
• Amazon Business
$21.88
2
$43.76
Sportime GradeStuff Link Jump Ropes - 7 feet - Set of 6 - Multiple Colors
• Amazon Business
$16.72
2
$33.44
American Educational Products Ultra Soft Foam Frisbees, Assorted Colors, Set of 6
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Champion Sports Rhino Skin Dodgeballs: 2.75 Inch Balls for Playground, PE & Backyard Games - Sporting Goods & Team Sports Equipment for Kids, Set of 6
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Cramer 16 Foot Jump Rope With Extended Handle for Double Dutch, Playground Games, Single Rope
• Amazon Business
$20.74
1
$20.74
Champion Sports Twirl and Jump Set: Rainbow 6 Pack Skip Hop Jump Rope for Kids Fitness & Fun
• Amazon Business
$17.17
1
$17.17
Boggle Junior Game
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Scrabble Junior Game
• Amazon Business
$13.59
1
$13.59
Jumbo Checker Rug Game
• Amazon Business
$13.48
1
$13.48
Candy Land The World of Sweets Game (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Charades for Kids
• Amazon Business
$11.90
1
$11.90
Wordsearch Junior Game
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Trouble Game
• Amazon Business
$8.77
1
$8.77
Materials cost
$640.64
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$680.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$120.04
Total project goal
$800.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$800.29
18 Donors
-$670.00
Donations toward project cost
-$574.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$96.00
match offer
-$125.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$106.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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