Help me give my students a giant and fun toy for PE class!
$225 goal
This project expired on September 14, 2025.
This project expired on September 14, 2025.
Celebrating 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
Let’s Bring the Fun – Request for a Big Ball for Gym Class!
We’re asking for your help to bring something BIG and exciting to our gym class — a giant ball!
This isn’t just any ball — it’s a massive, bouncy, roll-around, laugh-out-loud kind of ball that turns ordinary PE days into unforgettable ones. Imagine students working together to push, chase, and bounce a ball almost as big as they are. It’s perfect for teamwork games, creative challenges, and just plain fun.
A big ball helps students stay active while building coordination, balance, and communication skills — all while they’re laughing and having a blast. It encourages every student to join in, whether they’re athletic or just learning to enjoy movement.
Adding this to our gym would give us a fresh way to keep students moving, smiling, and looking forward to PE class every week. Let’s roll some fun into our gym — literally!
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
900 students impacted
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