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Mr. Mark from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Primetime Playground

Help me give my students a playground that allows them to be youthful. This includes swing sets.

  • $1,198 goal

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Mr. Mark has another project! Donate to STEM Starts Here: Exploring with Wonder to help his classroom.

$336 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

My scholars are exceptional beyond measure. They continue to put forth their best efforts in light of these unusual times.

My scholars are always meeting my expectations in classwork and behavior.

I really want to have resources they can have to practice at home so they will achieve mastery of all of their kindergarten skills.

My Project

Throughout day to day instruction, it is imperative that the scholars find some time throughout the day to be youthful. If parents and educators want to help their children thrive in school, I believe playgrounds are an essential component of daily school routines. The overall well-being of a child's educational experience increases with the opportunity to play.

Today’s playgrounds are packed with various activities, including swings, slides, monkey bars, rock climbing walls and seesaws.

These activities are not just for fun, they encourage kids to develop their fine and gross motor skills. For example, swinging requires the legs to pump, which can help kids become faster and stronger runners. Being able to think outside the box is a huge asset in today’s world. However, many children are not given these opportunities on a regular basis. The good news is that they can get them on the playground. When children feel empowered, their imaginations become stronger and they are able to look at things with a fresh perspective.

Playgrounds are so much more than a place to play. They create the perfect environment for children to learn new things, develop friendships and build confidence.

Mr. Mark Geo Prep Academy-Grtr Baton Rouge (K-2) Grades PreK-2

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

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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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Baton Rouge, LA 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Backyard Discovery Buckley Hill Wooden Swing Set • Amazon Business $499.00 1 $499.00
XDP Recreation Fun Forever Swing Set, Gray • Amazon Business $396.88 1 $396.88

Materials cost

$895.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $78.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,017.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.60

Total project goal

$1,197.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,197.31

1 Donor

-$598.66

Donations toward project cost

-$508.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.80

match offer

-$598.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$508.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.80

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 $0.00

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