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Ms. Ruoff from Kalamazoo, MI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Outdoor Fun!

Help me give my students some new toys to use when we play outside!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruoff's classroom raised $286

This project is fully funded

My Project

Outdoor play is one of the most important parts of early childhood. Our students love playing outside with their friends! Currently, we only have about seven balls and eleven hula-hoops to play with outside. This can be very difficult for our class as we have fifteen students.

Playing outdoors allows children to develop self-confidence, independence and self-esteem.

Unfortunately, our class does not have access to a play ground. Not having a playground combined with not having a lot of outdoor toys can make playtime drag on for our students. Please help give us some more balls, some stilts, and some stepping stones to play with outside!

Ms. Ruoff Kalamazoo RESA Head Start Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kalamazoo, MI 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoSports Playground Balls for Kids (Heavy Duty Set of 6) with Carry Bag and Ball Pump (Choose 8.5” or 10” Sizes) • Amazon Business $39.75 2 $79.50
Champion Sports Can Shaped Platform Stilts with Adjustable Hand Cord - 6 Pair • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.46 1 $49.46
JOYIN Turtle Balance Stepping Stones, 6 Pcs Kids Turtle Jumping Stones Steps Stones Up to 265 Ibs, Toddler Obstacle Course Coordination Game Toys for Ages 3 Years and UP Indoor or Outdoor Play • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Pocket Hose Silver Bullet 25 ft Turbo Shot Nozzle Multiple Spray Patterns Expandable Garden Hose 3/4 in Solid Aluminum Fittings Lightweight and No-Kink • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Splash Patrol Sprinkler Toy With Hose Attachment • Amazon Business $9.96 2 $19.92

Materials cost

$209.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.88

Total project goal

$285.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $285.89

1 Donor

-$285.89

Donations toward project cost

-$243.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.88

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 $0.00

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