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Mrs. Shields from Allentown, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Parachute Fun For a Hands-On Music Class!

Help me give my students a parachute and prizes for hands-on music fun!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shields's classroom raised $331

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are all excited individuals who come to school each day eager and ready to learn!

They look forward to their specials including music class, because we are able to do so many hands-on musical activities that allow students to create and explore their creative mind.

The parachute is another musical activity I want to be able to do with my students to offer them real-world experiences using movement and play together. Students are given the experience to figure out how to make the parachute go up and down as a team which is what learning is all about!

Mrs. Shields Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter 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.

Allentown, PA 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

300 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Parachute w/ 20 Handles - 24 ft. Diameter • Teachers' School Supply $184.22 1 $184.22
24 Pack Fast Food Squishy Toys for Kids Bulk - Slow Rising (Individually Wrapped) Small Foam Squishies 1.5-2.25" - Sensory Fidget Toys Prizes for Classroom Birthday Party Favors by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $17.63 1 $17.63
Cat Squishies Stress Balls for Adults Kids: 6PCS Jumbo Animal Squishies Slow Rising Fidget Sensory Toys Classroom Prizes Party Favors Valentines Gifts Easter Goodie Bags Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
FIGROL 3 Pack Pop Fidget Spinners for Party Favors｜Hand Fidget Bulk Toys for Classroom Return Prizes｜Sensory Fidget Toys for Teens Boys Girls｜Christmas Brithday Gifts Prizes • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$227.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.26

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$280.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.54

Total project goal

$330.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $330.24

4 Donors

-$305.98

Donations toward project cost

-$270.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.90

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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