Help me give my students the opportunity to explore their movement classes outside and promote safety for all dance classes with a parachute, megaphone, and assorted outdoor equipment.
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 Students
At our elementary school, I have the pleasure of teaching dance and performing arts to every child who attends the school. We are a unique school where elementary aged children all get to experience dance. Many of our students, without this program, may never have the opportunity to participate in an arts education experience, perform, or learn about artistic connections they have in their community. It is one of the few programs that offer dance to students in Sarasota County. What I love about my students is how outgoing they are and willing to try new challenges. One thing I find special about my students is the respect they have for their classmates and desire for everyone to feel emotionally safe in the classroom. They are always willing to help another student.
My Project
At our school, all students experience dance in their curriculum. As we begin the new year, teachers are making adjustments for learning and student safety. I would like to ask donors to help us fund an outside movement classroom that can be used within the arts integration curriculum.
Funding my project will help increase the dance students' knowledge of movement and how to it relates to academics in a safe environment.
The essential items include spot markers and cones that will assist students personal and group spacing, a large parachute for children's cultural dances and hopscotch rings that promote coordination. A megaphone is included for safety, instructions, and music.
Being outside not only permits us to have greater physical mobility, but it also allows students to do hands on projects with measurement concepts in a larger space. Using outdoor equipment like various sized sports balls and a golf chipping net students will measure and mark their results as they explore mathematical ideas such as levels, weight, and distance. Additionally the students are learning anatomy concepts that relate to movement. Using different outside games such as horseshoes and balance equipment, students will perform and observe the use of motion needed by the body. As a class we will analyze muscles, force, and movement used with funded materials. This will give students opportunity to have discussions their peers and build their science vocabulary.
In years past we have learned to share many of our supplies. This year I am trying to provide the dance students with their own grade level classroom materials. Donations will contribute to many classes enjoying new items.
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
Sonyabecca Parachute, Play Parachute 20ft with 16 Handles for Kids Cooperation Group Play
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
MyMealivos Megaphone with Siren Bullhorn 50 Watt - Bullhorn Speaker with Detachable Microphone, Portable Lightweight Strap & 3.5mm Aux Input - Professional Outdoor Voice for Police & Cheerleading
• Amazon Business
$53.99
1
$53.99
Misco Toys Kid’s Hopscotch Rings, Indoor and Outdoor Balancing Game Ring Set, Ages 6+
• Amazon Business
$17.99
3
$53.97
Champion Sports Poly Spot Markers, 12-inch - Set of 6, Multi-Color (XLMSPSET)
• Amazon Business
$21.50
2
$43.00
Fasmov Balance Pods Balancing Hedgehog Stability Balance Trainer Dots, Set of 6
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Himal Pop Up Golf Chipping Net Indoor Outdoor Collapsible Golf Accessories Golfing Target Net - for Accuracy and Swing Practice
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Ogrmar 6PCS 8.5 Inch Playground Balls Dodgeballs with 1 Hand Pump for Kids and Adults Dodge Ball, Kickball, Handball, Camps, Picnic and Schoolyard Games
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Tourna Mesh Carry Bag of 18 Tennis Balls
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Boley Ring Toss and Horseshoes Outside Game - 20 Piece Ring Toss and Horseshoe Throwing Game for Kids and Adults - Lawn Camping Outdoor Party Activities and Yard Games
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
GoSports Foam Golf Practice Balls - 16 Pack | Realistic Feel and Limited Flight | Use Indoors or Outdoors
• Amazon Business
$9.86
2
$19.72
7 Inch Plastic Traffic Cones Sport Training Cone Sets-Indoor/Outdoor and Festive Events Agility Cones Sports Soccer Flexible Cone Sets- Sports Equipment for Kids(Multicolor,24 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Crown Sporting Goods Hot Shot Training Markers, 5-Pack - 7.5" Basketball Training Spots - Round Flat Number Dots for Youth & Adult Team Sports
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
BSN Heavy Duty Mesh Equipment Bag, Black
• Amazon Business
$9.12
1
$9.12
Materials cost
$374.68
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$410.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.41
Total project goal
$482.71
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$482.71
2 Donors
-$473.88
Donations toward project cost
-$410.30
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