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Mrs. Stark from Rancho Cordova, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Active with a Brain Break!

Help me give my students fun brain breaks with sports equipment and games!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Stark's classroom raised $618

This project is fully funded

My Project

We do so much sitting and learning in the classroom, that sometime we need to take a brain break and go outside or play a fun game that gets us up and moving. This project would help me do just that! If funded, I will be able to provide my students with more sports equipment, like dodgeballs, volleyballs, basketballs, and soccerballs. Also included in this project are active Nintendo Switch games like "Sports" and "Just Dance".

Taking a break can reduce stress, increase social interactions, and help students gain energy to refocus in class!

I am excited to provide students with these materials and to give them more brain breaks so they understand the importance of resting.

Mrs. Stark W.E. Mitchell Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rancho Cordova, CA View local requests

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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Joy-Con (L/R) Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch - Neon Pink/Neon Green • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Joy-Con (L/R) Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch - Neon Red/Neon Blue • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Tachikara® SV-5WSC Indoor Volleyball (EA) • Amazon Business $39.09 2 $78.18
Champion Sports Rhino Skin Basic Dodgeball Set • Amazon Business $50.64 1 $50.64
Just Dance 2025 Limited Edition - Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch OLED Model • Best Buy Education $49.99 1 $49.99
Switch Sports - Nintendo Switch OLED Model Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Lite • Best Buy Education $49.99 1 $49.99
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - 29.5" and 28.5" • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Mikasa Size 5 Deluxe Cushioned Soccer Ball, Ages 12 and Up, 27 Inch Diameter, White/Green - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $18.52 1 $18.52
Ball Storage Net Bags, Sports Equipment Organizer for Garage/Outdoor/Pool/Gym/Beach, Drawstring Mesh Bag for Basketball/Football/Soccer/Volleyball/Swimming Gear/Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$445.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.85

Sales tax

 $40.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$524.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.57

Total project goal

$617.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $617.11

1 Donor

-$617.11

Donations toward project cost

-$524.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.57

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