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Mr. Fishkin from Capitol Hgts., MD is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Punching Bag

Help me give my students the POWER to release their anger and emotions on an inflatable punching bag!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Fishkin's classroom raised $190

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am excited to introduce a project that will support our students in a unique and impactful way: providing a punching bag for them to use as a tool for releasing energy and anger. This initiative is designed to support emotional and physical well-being, enabling students to channel their feelings constructively. It’s all about helping them find a healthy outlet for stress while promoting focus and a sense of calm in the classroom.

What We Love About Our Students

Our students are incredibly diverse, resilient, and eager to learn. They face a wide range of challenges, from academic pressures to emotional struggles, and they have consistently shown perseverance and creativity in overcoming obstacles. However, many of them are often overwhelmed by the stress of daily life, leading to emotional outbursts or a lack of focus. We deeply care about their emotional and mental well-being, which is why this project is so important to us. Our students have immense potential, and we want to create an environment that encourages their growth and helps them feel understood and supported.

Mr. Fishkin Walker Mill Middle School Grades 6-8

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Capitol Hgts., MD 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heavy Punching Bag with Stand Adults Teens,70" Free Standing Boxing Bags,Kickboxing Training Equipment Bags for Men Training Thai Fitness Karate • Amazon Business $60.95 2 $121.90

Materials cost

$121.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.42

Total project goal

$189.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $189.46

1 Donor

-$94.73

Donations toward project cost

-$80.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.21

match offer

-$94.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.21

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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