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Ms. Wanda McClain-Daye from Durham, NC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Improving the Class Experience for the Students

Help me give my students a better class experience. I have very little storage space and need ball carts for storage to have more activities where the students will be able to have appropriate equipment for their size.

  • $825 goal

This project expired on February 2, 2026.

This project expired on February 2, 2026.

My Project

The items that I am asking for are to support my students in my class. The carts will allow me to be able to get more balls and equipment so that each students will be able to have their own ball to work with.

The item will allow for the students to be successful in accomplishing their goals.

The students are amazing and enjoy learning new things. I enjoy watching them grow and seeing how they feel when they learn something new.

The students will be able to work together to show sportsmanship and teamwork. I am excited to have have a school of fun loving, hard working students.

Ms. Wanda McClain-Daye George Watts Montessori Magnet 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.

Durham, NC View local requests HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 350 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AKA Sports Ball Equpment Cart | Ball Storage for Soccer, Volleyball, Football | Ball Organizer | Ball Rack with Wheels • Amazon Business $159.99 2 $319.98
GoSports Soft Skin Foam Playground Dodgeballs - Choose 6 or 7 Inch No Sting Balls for Kids - Set of 6 Includes Mesh Carry Bag • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
TuXHui 60 Pcs Poly Vinyl Spot Markers Rubber Floor Dots Non Slip Agility Markers Flat Field Cones for PE Gym Classes, Classroom Activities and Games, Soccer Basketball Sports Speed Agility Training • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Dick Martin Sports Bean Bags, 4" x 4", 12/PK, 2 PK/BD • Quill.com $44.00 1 $44.00
Flagship Carpets Stayput Throw Down Base Set - Rubber - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $33.82 1 $33.82
Okllen 24 Pack Poly Vinyl Spot Markers, 9 Inch Floor Dots Non-Slip Rubber Agility Dots, Flat Field Cones Circles for Training, Exercise Drills, Gym, Football, Basketball, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $31.98 1 $31.98
Sportime Juggling Scarves, 17 x 17 Inches, Set of 12, Pink - Nylon - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$609.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.73

Sales tax

 $47.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.64

Total project goal

$824.27

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