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Mrs. Dennis from Trenton, NJ is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess for Better Focus

Help me give my students recess equipment to get them exercising during recess!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dennis's classroom raised $280

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My Project

Please help to give my students much needed equipment for our recess time. All of our old toys were accidentally thrown away. My students have nothing to play with now during recess.

Everyone knows that giving students recess helps their minds focus better while they are in class.

These recess toys will encourage the students to play with each other while they are outside. They will also help them to move around more and get the exercise that they need.

I know they will love playing with the playground balls and jump ropes the most. The other toys are to be played with others and will encourage teamwork.

Mrs. Dennis Gregory 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Trenton, NJ 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 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
15 Pcs Ball Catch Game Hand Eye Coordination Ball Catching Cup Classic Outdoor Tetherball Catch Game for Lawn Yard Beach Camping Outdoor Sports Party Games Activities Adults, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Champion Sports Scoop Ball Set, Plastic, Assorted Colors, 2 Scoops,1 Ball/set, 6/set • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Leyndo 8 Pcs Throw and Catch Balls with Rainbow Tail, Fun Colorful Sports Comet Balls Playground Toys for School Camping Outdoor Activities Healthy and Fun Games, 26 Inch Long(Multi Color) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
GiftExpress Adjustable Size Colorful Jump Rope for Kids and Teens - Outdoor Indoor Fun Games Skipping Rope Exercise Fitness Activity and Party Favor - Assorted Colors Pack of (6) • Amazon Business $13.77 2 $27.54
Ayeboovi Toss and Catch Ball Set Beach Toys Pool Toys Outdoor Games Outdoor Toys Yard Games Easter Toys Gifts for Kids Ball and Catch Game with 4 Paddles and 4 Balls [Upgraded Version] • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Balls for Toddlers & Kids - 7 Pack Playground Balls Soft Rubber & Small Size 5" - Indoor Outdoor Toys - 2 Footballs, 2 Basketballs, 2 Soccer Balls & 1 Kickball - Easter Basket Stuffers Boys Girls Gift • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
GRAWUN 6 Pack Jump Rope For Kids,Soft Beaded Jump Rope,Adjustable Length Tangle-Free Segmented Soft Beaded Skipping Rope,for Women, Men and Kids Keeping Fit,Workout and Weight Loss • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
Flying Disc for Kids Adults 11 inch Flying Ring, 3 Pack Beach Backyard Sports Play Soft Discs，Best Sport Outdoor Tossing Toy Gift for 4+ Year Old Boys Girls Family 3PCS (Yellow，Orange & Turquoise) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$204.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.90

Total project goal

$279.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $279.33

1 Donor

-$279.33

Donations toward project cost

-$237.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.90

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