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Ms. Erskine from Bridgeport, CT is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Having Fun Whether Inside or Out!

Help me give my students an opportunity to enjoy indoor recess just as much as they can enjoy outdoor recess.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Erskine's classroom raised $688

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

I was asked to tell what I love about my students. Well, that is quite the layered question that has a layered response.

I remember going into my second year of teaching and I was trying to figure, how in the world could I love another set of students the way I had loved my first group of students.

I equated this moment to the feelings of those parents that are so deeply in love with their first child but discover that they are going to have a second child and worry that they will not love the other child the way they loved their first. I remember that moment just like it was yesterday. It was the first day of school of my second year of teaching, and as I walked my students up the stairs to their new home away from home, I stood on the top landing and watched my new students following me. In that moment, I literally felt my heart make room for more love to be given and received. The moment bought me to tears. It's five years later, and my heart still skips a beat with every new school year! The games, jump ropes, and recess balls that are a part of this project will help my students continue to build bonds with each other, while encouraging social emotional support for one another and fostering a positive classroom culture.

Ms. Erskine Roosevelt Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Bridgeport, CT 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dynamic Discs Dunk Game Set, Flying Disc Toss Game, Frisbee Outdoor Activity, Includes 2 Targets, 2 Frisbees & Mesh Carrying Case, Family, Friends & Team Play • Amazon Business $39.49 2 $78.98
Discraft Ultra-Star 175g Ultimate Frisbee Sport Disc (6 Pack) Royal Blue • Amazon Business $53.45 1 $53.45
School Smart Chalk Pastels, Assorted Colors, Set of 144 • School Specialty $52.19 1 $52.19
YES4ALL Rolling Ball Cart Storage with Lockable Wheels Volleyball Basketball Holder, Toy Balls Bin, Garage Cage, Storage Racks, Sports Equipment Organizer, Ball Rack for Outdoor Indoor Use • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Martin Sports Soccer Ball - Size 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 3 $29.58
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Scott Paper Towels, Choose-A-Sheet, 6 Double Rolls = 12 Regular Rolls (100 Sheets Per Roll) • Amazon Business $6.84 4 $27.36
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 2 $26.00
Crazy Games Plastic Chess Set: Premium Quality, Foldable Board with Staunton Pieces - Perfect for Travel, Kids and Adults, Suitable for Indoor & Outdoor Portable Ajedrez • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90
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 $22.53 1 $22.53
Franklin Sports Official Size Football - All-Weather 1000 Regulation Outdoor Football - Synthetic Leather Adult Ball - Extra Grip Official Size - Brown + White • Amazon Business $10.79 2 $21.58
Spin Master Games, Head’s Up. 4th Edition, Easy to Play for Family Game Night, Fun for Adult, Teens & Kids, 2-6 Players, for Ages 8 & Up • Amazon Business $20.10 1 $20.10
MIC MICSOA Playground Balls Kickballs 8.5 Inch, Rainbow Playground Ball Set for Kids and Adults, Dodgeball Kick Balls Handball for Indoor & Outdoor Schoolyard Games with Hand Pump(4 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Game | Party Games for Kids & Families | Easter Basket Stuffers | Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Monopoly Junior Board Game | Family Games for Preschoolers| Ages 5+| Easter Gifts for Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hasbro Gaming Taboo Classic Game, Party Word Guessing Game for Adults and Teens, Board Game for 4+ Players Ages 13 and Up • Amazon Business $15.54 1 $15.54
GiftExpress Adjustable Size Colorful Jump Rope for Kids and Teens - Outdoor Indoor Fun Games Skipping Rope Exercise Fitness Activity and Party Favor - Assorted Colors Pack of (6) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Gamie 5-Inch Foam Tic Tac Toe Mini Board Games (24 Pack) – Travel Tic Tac Toe Game for Kids, Indoor Recess Games for Classroom, Mini Board Games Bulk, Tic Tac Toe Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$537.79

Vendor shipping charges

$8.12

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.06

Total project goal

$687.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$687.04

1 Donor

-$343.52

Donations toward project cost

-$291.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.53

match offer

-$343.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.53

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$0.00

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