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Ms. Johnson from Charlotte NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess Fun!

Help me give my students the equipment they need for recess that encourages them to participate in physical activity daily.

  • $678 goal

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My Students

My students from North Carolina are enthusiastic, athletic, and always energetic when they come to school. I have been coaching and teaching for 3 years now at my school and the interest for new sports has been increasing. I love their willingness to learn new games and their constant drive to improve.

Without the proper equipment, my students lack an opportunity to participate in sports at a crucial age in their development.

Students have been asking to do something new and exciting that they can play all the time. Their special talents make it possible to pick up a new sport and be able to play regardless of their age or time of day.

All my students deserve a unique and different sport experience. My physical education classes are very busy with the curriculum we have in place, so I'd like the students to have an opportunity outside of school to learn games they can play during recess and after school.

My Project

If this project gets funded, all the students will be able to participate in all the recess games we used to love as kids. Students will be able to play four square, kickball, basketball games, jump rope, and so much more! I want to spark a love for physical activity because these students deserve it.

This can impact the entire community because this equipment will be available to students daily.

They can teach others in the community and be able to use the four square painted stencils after school hours.

At the end of the day, we all want the youth of this generation to thrive and stay active. By teaching them lifetime games, they will be able to stay healthy.

Ms. Johnson
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crown Sporting Goods Collapsible Ball Cart - Rolling Wheels, Zip Top Cover, Sturdy Aluminum Frame for Carrying & Storage • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Boulder Portable Badminton Net Set - 17 Ft Size for Tennis, Soccer Tennis, Pickleball, Kids Volleyball - Easy Setup Nylon Sports Net with Poles - for Indoor or Outdoor Court, Beach, Driveway • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Boulder Portable Badminton Net Set - 17-Ft Size for Tennis, Soccer Tennis, Pickleball, Kids Volleyball - Easy Setup Nylon Sports Net with Poles - for Indoor or Outdoor Court, Beach, Driveway • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Spalding NBA Street Phantom Basketball 29.5" - Neon Blue/Black • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
Wilson NFL Super Grip Official Football • Amazon Business $14.00 3 $42.00
KILZ L377611 1-Part Epoxy Acrylic Interior/Exterior Concrete and Garage Floor Paint, Satin, Silver Gray, 1-Gallon, 1 Gallon, 4 l • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
Set of 4 Bases • Teachers' School Supply $13.26 2 $26.52
Discraft 175 gram Ultra Star Sport Disc, Red • Amazon Business $10.62 2 $21.24
ToysOpoly Playground Balls 8.5 inch Dodgeball (Set of 6) Kickball for Kids and Adults - Official Size for Dodge Ball, Handball, Camps, Picnic, Church & School + Free Pump & Mesh Bag • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Champion 16' Double Dutch Licorice Speed Jump Rope w/ Looped Handles (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
ProTapes Pro 50 Premium Vinyl Safety Marking and Dance Floor Splicing Tape, 6 mils Thick, 36 yds Length x 2" Width, Red (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $15.35 1 $15.35
ProTapes Pro 50 Premium Vinyl Safety Marking and Dance Floor Splicing Tape, 6 mils Thick, 36 yds Length x 2" Width, Purple (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $13.37 1 $13.37

Materials cost

$471.37

Vendor shipping charges

$30.42

Sales tax

$36.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$575.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.58

Total project goal

$677.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$677.21

1 Donor

-$339.00

Donations toward project cost

-$288.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.85

match offer

-$338.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$287.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.73

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$0.00

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