Celebrate Black Teachers and Students
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
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Ms. Faulkner from Washington DC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
See what Ms. Faulkner is requestingHelp me give my students equipment to play with during recess. This kit provides basketballs, soccer balls, kickballs, a volleyball, jump ropes and more. There is a large variety of items to accommodate a wide range of preferences.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
There’s a reason why kids love recess - they can take a break from learning, engage with peers and exert energy in a healthy manner. Physical activity during recess is crucial to happy, healthy and productive students. At my elementary school, my students have very limited options to play games or use equipment during recess. Often we begin the with some equipment, but right about this time in the school year, we have no equipment because the equipment has been damaged or lost.
Recess is one the most important parts of the school day because it allow students to take a much needed break from class and it improves peer relationships.
On average, students spend between six and seven hours in the classroom each day. Much of this time is spent sitting at a desk. This means that kids have little time to get up, move around and release their energy.
Research shows that students learn best when they’re given adequate breaks. Regular breaks help them stay focused and on-task. Kids also experience less anxiety around projects and tests because being active releases feel-good endorphins in the brain.
When students have the chance to be outside with their peers, they can find common ground. A group of boys might go off to play soccer, while another group of students may hang out on the monkey bars. Whatever they choose to do, kids are given the opportunity to play and practice social skills.
Also, being physically active on the playground promotes sharing, problem solving and coping skills. Students can work together in the classroom to solve problems, take turns and recognize each others’ strengths. This project will provide students with the much needed equipment to be physically active outside while enjoying recess and ready to learn when in the classroom.
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