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Ms. Keels from Charlotte, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Make Recess a Blast!

Help me give my students super fun toys that they can enjoy with their friends at recess!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Keels's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have a class of energetic, enthusiastic, and amazing students! Our school is a Title I school where most students come from low-income or poverty-stricken homes or may live in a motel. All of the students receive free lunch. Most are English language learners, while some have special needs. These students come to school eager to learn every day with big smiles on their faces, regardless of their circumstances.

Recess is a time for my students to let loose, have fun, and build friendships.

Unfortunately, we don’t have many toys for them to enjoy, and it’s starting to show. That’s why I’m asking for your help to bring some much-needed excitement to our playground!

We’re dreaming of a wagon to carry all the fun, colorful chalk for endless creativity, frisbees for friendly competition, jump ropes for pure joy, and some super cool platform stilts and jumping stepping stones for extra giggles. These simple toys will mean the world to my students and give them the chance to be active, creative, and just plain happy during recess.

With your support, we can turn our recess time into the highlight of the day! Thank you for considering bringing some extra smiles and energy to my amazing kids.

Ms. Keels Highland Renaissance Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mac Sports Mac Wagon (WTC-118) Pink • Amazon Business $79.65 1 $79.65
Fanboxk 15Pcs Balance Jumping Stepping Stones for kids,Indoor or Outdoor Play Toddler Obstacle Course Promoting Coordination and Balance Game Toys for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Years • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Champion Sports Platform Kid Stilts: Classic Kids Party, Birthday, and Picnic Game Set (PPSSET) • Amazon Business $40.40 1 $40.40
JOYIN 120 Pack Sidewalk Chalk for Kids Giant Box Non-toxic Jumbo Colored Washable Sidewalk Chalk for Toddlers in 10 Colors (120 Pieces) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
MyMealivos Portable Megaphone Bullhorn 20 Watt Power Megaphone Speaker Voice and Siren/Alarm Modes with Volume Control and Strap (Pink) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
GiftExpress Adjustable Size Colorful Jump Rope for Kids and Teens - Outdoor Indoor Fun Games Skipping Rope Exercise Fitness Activity and Party Favor - Assorted Colors Pack of (6) • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
SUHEEUS Kids Flying Disc Toy Outdoor Playing Lawn Game Disk Flyer for Kindergarten Teaching Soft Silicone Colorful 6 Pack Bulk Set… • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$265.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.47

Total project goal

$376.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $376.44

3 Donors

-$167.24

Donations toward project cost

-$161.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$186.15

Match offers toward project cost

-$158.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.04

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