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Ms. Thomas from Saint Louis, MO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Replenish the Equipment

Help me give my students new equipment to continue to learn new sports and continue to sharpen skills of the sports they already love.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $821

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love about my students is their energy, enthusiasm, and unique perspectives. Each one brings something special to the classroom or field, and it’s always rewarding to watch them develop their skills, work together, and challenge themselves.

The equipment we have, like volleyballs, wiffle balls and bats, weighted frisbees, and soccer balls, offers a lot of potential for growth, not just physically, but also in teamwork, coordination, and critical thinking.

Here’s how each of these resources can help them learn:

Volleyballs: Volleyball is excellent for building hand-eye coordination, agility, and communication skills. When students play volleyball, they work on teamwork and strategy, as well as physical endurance. It’s also a fantastic way to teach them about the importance of timing, positioning, and the value of both individual and group efforts.

Wiffle Balls and Bats: These help students develop coordination and focus, particularly in terms of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Wiffle ball is a fun, low-impact way for them to practice batting, catching, and throwing, all while enhancing their ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure.

Weighted Frisbees: Weighted frisbees are perfect for improving arm strength, accuracy, and precision. Tossing a weighted frisbee requires students to develop control and fine-tune their grip and release, which can improve their overall throwing technique.

Soccer Balls: Soccer is great for physical fitness, agility, and teamwork. It encourages students to work together, communicate, and support one another. Plus, it’s an incredible way for students to stay active while building their cardiovascular health and endurance.

Ultimately, all these pieces of equipment help create an engaging learning environment where students can actively participate, improve their physical skills, and have fun while doing it.

Ms. Thomas McKinley Classical High School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

550 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gator Skin Special Ball 7 Dia. Assorted 6/Set • Staples $84.94 2 $169.88
Champion Sports Rubber Cover Size 5 Soccer Ball Set of 6 Balls (CHSSRB5SET) • Quill.com $60.65 2 $121.30
WIFFLE Ball 6 Baseballs Official Size 6 Pack Ball 32" Bats 2 Pack Set • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
Macro Giant 6 Inch (Dia.) PU Foam Soccer, Set of 4, Neon Red, Neon Orange, Neon Yellow, Neon Green, Training Balls, Practice, Beginner, Kid Sports, Kickball, Physical Education Exercise • Amazon Business $31.99 3 $95.97
6 Pack Official Size 5 Volleyball Balls Volley Ball of Synthetic Leather,Includes Ball Pump and Net Bag,Competition Volleyball for Indoor Outdoor… • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Sportime Gradestuff Foam Fliers, 8-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $25.94 3 $77.82

Materials cost

$649.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.78

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$697.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.08

Total project goal

$820.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $820.53

5 Donors

-$460.26

Donations toward project cost

-$391.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.04

Matching donations from our partners

-$360.27

Match offers toward project cost

-$306.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.04

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 $0.00

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