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Mrs. DeCelles from Titusville FL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Play Is Hard Work!

Help me give my students some wonderful sports equipment to play outside and build their collaboration skills!

  • $304 goal

This project expired on June 30, 2019.

This project expired on June 30, 2019.

My Students

My students are at the age where learning the value of collaboration and teamwork is so important!

I want to do all I can to facilitate lifelong partnership skills.

Providing materials for my students to complete group tasks and to encourage effective cooperation is a dream! I want them to crave the chance to share what we are learning. Not only will they see the greatness of their combined education, but they will become serious, active learners and excited future leaders.

This all directly extends to the values and skills learned when playing outside games. We build teamwork in the FUN activities so that our skills are ready to approach classroom challenges.

My Project

We all know that our world has become technology-based. However, we are seeing that teamwork and collaboration skills are dwindling.

Let's make sure to invest in these skills too!

The best way is to go back to the basics. Provide the time and equipment to encourage play and problem-solving.

Our school has had its playground removed because of extensive damage due to old-age. Currently, our students only have a basketball court and an empty field to play in. We desperately need this outside equipment.

Ask any teacher and we will attest to the importance of consistent outside play in a child's development. Please help me provide this for the future leaders!

Mrs. DeCelles
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
WHITSUNDAY Collapsible Folding Garden Outdoor Park Utility Wagon Picnic Camping Cart with Replaceable Cover (Standard Size, Blue) • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
GoSports 10" Playground Ball (Set of 6) with Carry Bag and Pump • Amazon Business $34.71 1 $34.71
Adjustable Soft Skipping Rope with Skin-Friendly Foam Handles for Kids, Children, Students • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Wilson Traditional Soccer Ball - Size 3 • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Wilson Killer Crossover Basketball, Lime/White, Youth - 27.5" • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Franklin Sports 5010C1X Grip-Rite Junior Football • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Juvale Multicolored Plastic Traffic Cones - Cones for Sports Training, Driver's Training, Parking, Physical Education - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Franklin Sports Ball Maintenance Kit: Pump, Needles, & Pressure Gauge — Pump for Soccer Balls, Basketballs, Volleyballs and Footballs — Sidelines Ball Pump — Complete Kit • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29

Materials cost

$224.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.58

Total project goal

$303.85

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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