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Mrs. Taylor from Springdale, AR is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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March Madness Making Learning Fun

Help me give my students a basketball experience during March Madness that gets them excited about reading!

  • $328 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

My Project

I'm requesting basketball decorations and balloons to get my kids excited about learning during the March Madness season. The books will add to my basketball library that I have collected for years. The bracelets and stress balls will be given out to get kids energized with our theme. The duct tape will be used for our STEM project where we make basketball goals.

Students will learn about the history of basketball and the economic impact the game has on communities.

This project is to make learning fun and build excitement for March Madness, as we follow teams into the playoffs.

Mrs. Taylor Willis Shaw Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than a third 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoSports Indoor / Outdoor Rubber Basketballs - Six Pack of Size 7 Balls with Pump & Carrying Bag - Choose Your Size • Amazon Business $38.35 1 $38.35
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - Size 6 - 28.5", Brown • Amazon Business $20.62 1 $20.62
LovesTown 2 inch Basketball Stress Balls, 40 PCS Mini Basketballs Soft Foam SquishiesSmall Squeeze Ball Toys Anxiety Stress Relief for Basketball Party Favor Decoration Sports Theme Game Kids Prizes • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
FROUFING Basketball Balloon Garland Arch Kit, 136pcs Orange Gray Black White and Silver with Foil Starburst Balloons for 1st Birthday Party Baby Shower Sports Theme Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
B is for Baller: The Ultimate Basketball Alphabet (1) (ABC to MVP) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
MONKOB Colored Duct Tape, 2 Inch x 15 Yards Duct Tape Colors 6 Rolls, Colorful Duct Tape Heavy Duty Rainbow Waterproof Colored Duct Tape Variety Pack • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Basketball Party Supplies Hanging Porch Sign - Sport/Basketball Birthday Party Decorations Favors Indoor Outdoor Welcome Banner Door Signs • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
GiftExpress 6 Holographic Heavy-Duty Assorted Colored Duct Tapes, Sparkle Glitter Tapes Multi Purposes Bright Colors for Do It Yourself, Art Craft, 2" Roll by 5 yds • Amazon Business $11.93 1 $11.93
Allie's Basketball Dream • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
It's a Numbers Game! Basketball: The math behind the perfect bounce pass, the buzzer-beating bank shot, and so much more! • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80
Aoriher Basketball Motivational Silicone Wristband Decorations, Basketball Party Favor Bulk for Kids Teenagers Basketball Party Basketball Bracelets Jewelry Sports Gifts Supplies(36 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Who Is the Man in the Air?: Michael Jordan: A Who HQ Graphic Novel (Who HQ Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Zasnynua 16 Pack Mini Basketball Games Toys, Finger Handheld Basketball Shooting Games, Party Favors Decorations Classroom Rewards Carnival Prizes for Kids • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80

Materials cost

$225.95

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $18.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.06

Total project goal

$327.04

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