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

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Recess Reimagined: Active Play, Teamwork, and Joy!

Help me give my students Velcro Catch Ball Sets to stay active and engaged during recess with fun, structured, and team-building activities.

  • $188 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

I love how curious, energetic, and social my 5th-grade students are. They thrive in environments where they can learn through movement, play, and teamwork. They love competition, team games, and anything involving sports. Recess is one of their favorite times of day, and they look forward to it as a time to connect and have fun. The Velcro Catch Ball Sets will give them a fun and organized game that encourages collaboration, communication, and physical activity. These games are easy to learn and offer an excellent outlet for energy while building friendships, sportsmanship, and teamwork skills.

Ms. Fowler Millbrook Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Raleigh, NC 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

HBCU Alum 44 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WXJ13 4 Sets Paddle Catch Ball and Toss Game 15.5cm Velcro Catch Ball Set for Sport with a Bag • Amazon Business $23.69 5 $118.45

Materials cost

$118.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.14

Total project goal

$187.61

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