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Mr. Knutson from Faribault MN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's All About the Balance

Help me give my students added excitement with new balancing equipment for the Balance Unit.

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Physical Education is where we get to have fun, play games, and learn cool stuff about being healthy. One super important thing we learned is about balance. Balance is a building block that is necessary for all people to succeed in life.

Balancing is really important for many reasons.

Balancing helps us avoid falling over and hurting ourselves. Whether we're walking or running, having good balance stops us from tripping or bumping into things. When we're good at balancing, we can do awesome tricks like standing on one leg or walking on a narrow beam. Balancing isn't just about our bodies; it's also about our brains. When we practice balancing, our brains get better at focusing and paying attention. When we can balance well, we feel super proud of ourselves. It's like saying, "Look, I can do this!" That confidence helps us try new things and be brave.

By the end of my Balancing Unit, kids will master basic balancing, learn fun moves, understand our bodies, and feel like superheroes.

With the Balance beam, I want kids to be able to stand on one foot and walk in a straight line without wobbling too much. The kids will learn fun moves by using the stilts, dual walkers, and monster feet for walking. We want to know where our bodies are in space by using the bouncing platforms. Balancing should make us feel strong and confident like we can do anything! It's like having superpowers!

Balancing is like a superpower that we can all learn in PE. It's not just about not falling over; it's about feeling awesome and making friends too. So it's important for kids to continue to practice. By continually practicing, students will be confident and like a superhero.

Mr. Knutson
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Striker Sports Sky Walker Stilts, Pair - Aluminum - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Lightweight • School Specialty $172.87 2 $345.74
School Specialty Dual Walker • School Specialty $65.47 3 $196.41
PreGymnastic Folding Balance Beam-Gymnastics Beam-Floor Beam- 8FT/9.5FT -Extra-Firm Suede Cover with Shinning Sticker and Carry Bag for Home/School/Club/Travel • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98
Sportime Bouncing Platform Ball, 15 Inches, Color Will Vary - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $18.15 6 $108.90
StrongTek Hedgehog Balance Pods with Hand Pump, Stability Balance Trainer Dots Plus Large Balance Pad, Core Body Balancing, Inflatable Stepping Pads, Sensory Wiggle Seats for Kids (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $36.89 2 $73.78
12 Pairs Balancing Stilts for Kids Walking Bucket Stilts Plastic Walking Stilts Toy with Adjustable Rope for Preschool Playground Indoor Outdoor Obstacle Course Games, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Matty's Toy Stop Monster Feet Plastic Balancing Stilts 4.75" (Red, Blue, Green & Yellow) Gift Set Bundle - 4 Pairs (8 Stilts Total) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95

Materials cost

$921.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $104.37

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,069.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.81

Total project goal

$1,258.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,258.76

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 $1,258.76

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