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Ms. Craig from Newport News VA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess for All!

Help me give my students some updated recess equipment to end the year with!

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  • $726 still needed
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My Project

The art of play teaches so many things. Research has shown that students who engage in play learn better social skills, emotional regulation skills, and problem-solving skills that will translate into the classroom. In today’s world of high-stakes testing and highly structured classroom learning environments, students still need time to play. Our project would enable our entire school to enjoy healthy play opportunities during recess.

We would like to create grade-level recess carts with outside play equipment such as footballs to teach hand-eye coordination, jump ropes for cardio exercises, and even adapted toys for our students in special education.

Providing students with their own grade-level equipment not only gives everyone in the building the chance to play with exceptional equipment but also encourages student responsibility because now these toys only belong to their grade and they do not have to share with the whole school.

By supporting this project, you will be providing supplies which will help our urban students learn soft skills like turn taking, cooperation, and friendly competition.

Ms. Craig
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Max Junior Basketballs, 27 Inches, Multiple Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $94.49 2 $188.98
Sportime Gradeball Junior Rubber Footballs, Size 6, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $83.99 2 $167.98
FlagHouse Plastic Hoops, 30 Inch, Set of 12, Blue - Durable • School Specialty $59.02 2 $118.04
Champion Sports Rubber Cover Size 5 Soccer Ball Set of 6 Balls (CHSSRB5SET) • Staples $58.18 2 $116.36
IRIS USA 68 Qt Clear Storage Box, BPA-Free Plastic Stackable Bin with Lid, Containers to Organize Closet Shelves, Clothes, Blankets, Towels, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $110.21 1 $110.21
Get Out! Jump Leg Swing Ball Toy Set in 6 Assorted Colors - Rope Ankle Skip Ball Game for Kids Recess and Adult Sports • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Qiuttnqn 6 PCS Fun Bouncy Balls,12 Inch Marbleized Bouncy Balls,Rubber Inflatable Kick Ball with Pump for Kids and Adults,Park,Beach,Playground,Indoor and Outdoor Games • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk Assorted Colors 48/Box (512048) • Staples $5.18 6 $31.08
10 pcs Rainbow Jump Rope Set Durable Nylon Skipping Ropes,Safty Vibrant Jumping Ropes for Girls or Boys Physical Education Skipping Rope(7.2 Feet) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Maxx Bubbles 24 Pack Bubble Wands – Big Bubble Wand Toy | Value Pack of 24 Pieces | Bulk Summer Party Favor – Sunny Days Entertainment • Amazon Business $21.28 1 $21.28

Materials cost

$854.87

Vendor shipping charges

$47.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$945.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.80

Total project goal

$1,111.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,111.99

4 Donors

-$336.00

Donations toward project cost

-$285.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.40

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$725.99

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