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Mrs. Terkla from Keaau, HI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Knockout Stress: Providing a Healthy Outlet for Alternative Learners

Help me give my students a punching bag to release stress and develop skills for proactive emotional management.

  • $401 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

Help us bring a powerful tool for stress relief and emotional regulation to our alternative learning classroom: a punching bag! For many of our students, traditional learning environments have presented challenges, sometimes leading to frustration, anxiety, and pent-up energy. Providing a safe and constructive outlet like a punching bag will allow them to physically release tension in a healthy way. This simple addition can become an invaluable resource, offering a tangible way for students to process difficult emotions and find a sense of calm. By giving them this opportunity to "punch away" their stress, we aim to create a more supportive and emotionally regulated learning environment where they can better focus and thrive.

Beyond just releasing immediate stress, a punching bag can also help our students develop self-awareness and emotional control.

Learning to recognize when they need a physical outlet and choosing to use the punching bag responsibly empowers them to take proactive steps in managing their feelings. This can lead to fewer disruptive behaviors and a greater capacity for self-regulation within the classroom. Your generous contribution will directly provide our alternative learners with a tangible and effective way to "knockout" stress, fostering a more positive and conducive atmosphere for learning and personal growth.

Mrs. Terkla Kea'au High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Punching Bag with Stand Freestanding Heavy Boxing Bag • Amazon Business $293.42 1 $293.42

Materials cost

$293.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.13

Total project goal

$400.86

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