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Ms. Aquino from Kasigluk, AK is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Aquino's classroom raised $277

Hoops of Fun: Energizing Learning Through Movement

Help me give my students hula hoops!

This project expired on March 24, 2026.

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Ms. Aquino Akiuk Memorial School
Kasigluk, AK Grades 3-5

My Project

This project brings durable, classroom-safe hula hoops to support physical activity, teamwork, and hands-on learning. The hula hoops will be used for PE lessons, movement breaks, outdoor games, and learning stations that help students stay active and focused. These activities promote balance, coordination, and healthy exercise in a fun and engaging way.

With the addition of hula hoops, students will have more opportunities to move, collaborate, and participate in structured play.

The hoops can also be used for academic games, center rotations, and motor skills development. This project helps create a positive learning environment where students can move their bodies while strengthening their minds.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

90 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Aquino Akiuk Memorial School Grades 3-5

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.

Kasigluk, AK 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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 $28.41 7 $198.87

Materials cost

$198.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $2.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.44

Total project goal

$276.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $276.27

1 Donor

-$156.55

Donations toward project cost

-$156.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$92.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.63

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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