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

Recess Equipment for Middle Schoolers

Help me give my students equipment that they could use as a reward for completing assignments and behaving as expected.

3 donors
$300 goal

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My Project

I am requesting recess equipment for my middle schoolers. I am a science teacher, and I reward my students who complete all their work and behave as expected with 15 minutes of recess at the end of the week.

Please consider giving my students the "gift of fun".

Sporting equipment for this 15 minute recess is a huge incentive for students to complete their work and follow behavior expectations. Even middle schoolers love to play outside. It is so heartwarming to watch them play football, soccer, and volleyball together. Students also love to draw with sidewalk chalk! They truly work so hard throughout the week in order earn their recess.

The balls they are using right now are all flat. They still play with them with no complaints. I would love your help to give them new equipment.

Mrs. Watkins

Grades 6-8

Battlefield Middle School

Fredericksburg, VA

Virginia

More than half of students from low‑income households

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This project will reach 250 students.

3 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Mikasa VSL215 Competitive Class Volleyball, Size 5, Green/Blue/White - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult - Durability • School Specialty $27.74 2 $55.48

Sportime Max Size 5 ProRubber Soccer Ball, Yellow with Red-and-Blue Linear Design - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $14.17 3 $42.51

Football - Official Size • Teachers' School Supply $17.57 2 $35.14

S&S Worldwide Giant Box of Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk, 126 Pieces, 9 Colors - Bulk Set Color Splash Outdoor Colored Chalk for Kids and Toddlers Ages 3+, Non-Toxic • Amazon Business $17.12 2 $34.24

Spalding REACT TF250 Men's Official Basketball, 29-1/2 Inch, Orange - Leather - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $26.92 1 $26.92

Heavy Duty Sports Ball Bag,Drawstring Mesh Ball Bags Extra Large Soccer Ball Bag Work for Coach, Basketball,Football, Volleyball,BaseBall and Swimming Gears with Adjustable Strap • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89

Materials cost			$205.18
Vendor shipping charges			$16.36
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.08
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$254.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$44.93
Total project goal			$299.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$299.55
3 Donors			-$299.55
Donations toward project cost			-$254.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$44.93
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Recess Equipment for Middle Schoolers

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Recess Equipment for Middle Schoolers

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.