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Ms. Sutphin from Lexington, KY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rolling Toward Fitness: Funding Scooters for Active Learning

Help me give my students scooter boards to promote physical fitness, improve coordination, balance, and motor skills, while fostering teamwork and social interaction.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sutphin's classroom raised $384

This project is fully funded

My Project

Scooters in the physical education classroom offer several benefits. They promote physical activity by engaging students in fun, dynamic exercises that improve coordination, balance, and strength.

Using scooters encourages teamwork and communication in group activities, enhancing social skills.

Additionally, scooter activities can be adapted to various fitness levels, making them inclusive and accessible for all students.

They also help develop motor skills, as students work on pushing, steering, and maneuvering, all while staying active and enjoying the process.

Scooters also foster creativity, as they can be used in a variety of games and activities, allowing students to explore different ways of moving and problem-solving.

They support cardiovascular fitness by getting students moving, whether they're participating in races, obstacle courses, or cooperative games. Scooter activities can also improve core strength and flexibility, as children engage their muscles to balance and control their movements.

Furthermore, they offer a fun, low-impact option for students who may have mobility challenges or need a break from traditional sports. Overall, scooters create an engaging and diverse learning environment that encourages both physical and social development.

Ms. Sutphin Harrison Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Lexington, KY View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cosom Scooter Board Set, 16 Inch Scoot Board with 2 Inch Non-Marring Metal Casters & Safety Guards for Physical Education Class, Sliding Boards with Safety Handles, Sitting Scooter Board, 6 Color Set • Amazon Business $291.85 1 $291.85

Materials cost

$291.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$326.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.57

Total project goal

$383.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $383.80

3 Donors

-$358.80

Donations toward project cost

-$304.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.82

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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