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Mrs. Golden from Richmond, VA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready for Recess

Help me give my students sports and excercise equipment to be used during recess.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Golden's classroom raised $228

This project is fully funded

My Project

The academic demands of the elementary classroom have changed a great deal over the years. Our youngest learners now face hours of academic rigor as they work hard to learn to read, write, spell, and solve problems. This cognitive lift can be stressful at times and it is important that we offset this period with opportunities for play and exercise.

Although I provide movement breaks in the classroom, nothing compares to the joy that recess brings to my young learners.

Recess provides my students with a much-needed break that promotes their physical, social and emotional development.

Sadly, we don't always have playground materials or equipment to use during recess. Having balls, jump ropes, frisbees, and sidewalk chalk will allow my students to develop their gross and fine motor skills while enjoying safe and organized play time with their peers. This, in turn, will lead to students who have improved attention spans, fewer behavior problems, and improved academic performance.

There is nothing like the cheerful sights and sounds of an elementary school playground...the smiles, the laughter, the squeals, the cheers. Please consider helping my amazing students by giving them equipment to play with during recess.

Mrs. Golden J.B. Fisher Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Richmond, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Physical Education Kit, 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Quill.com $96.74 1 $96.74
180 Pack Washable Sidewalk Chalk for Kid, 20 Colors Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk Paint Bulk for Summer Outdoor Activity, Playground, School Classroom Chalkboard, Chalk Party Favors Set for Toddler Kids Adult • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
NERF Vortex Aero Howler, Red - Lightweight • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
JA-RU Flying Disc Ring (1 Frisbee Toy Assorted Color) 11 Inch Ultimate Frisbee for Kids. Pool & Beach Games. Outdoor. Backyard Toys. Sports Activities 1029-1A • Amazon Business $6.89 2 $13.78
16 FT Long Jump Rope for Kids, Adjustable Double Dutch Skipping Rope with Wooden Handle, Multiplayer Team Jumping Rope for Outdoor Fun, School Sport, Party Game, Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$159.48

Vendor shipping charges

$1.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.12

Total project goal

$227.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$227.49

2 Donors

-$111.54

Donations toward project cost

-$98.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.98

match offer

-$111.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$94.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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