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Mrs. Lowndes from Fort Collins, CO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Development Through Play

Help me give my students the gift of play. I would like to provide my school with a ball locker and playground balls for our playground. Students now more than ever need to develop social skills.

  • $960 goal

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My Project

In a world filled with distractions children now more than ever need the opportunity to play. A school playground is the perfect place to play and interact with others.

The negotiation required for pick up games teaches children self management and communication skills while also providing overall wellness benefits.

The impact of this opportunity can not be measured in anything but smiles.

The mental health of our children has diminished with increased exposure to technology. Emphasizing play and social interactions benefits our children by providing unstructured play to practice social skills.

Mrs. Lowndes
Grades PreK-2
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 63 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
American Athletic Economy Ball Locker, 41 x 24 x 36 Inches • School Specialty $462.74 1 $462.74
Sportime Max Junior 27-1/2 Inch Star Basketballs, Set of 6 • School Specialty $123.97 1 $123.97
Sportime Gradeball Junior Rubber Footballs, Size 6, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $79.57 1 $79.57

Materials cost

$666.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $66.63

Sales tax

 $42.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$815.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.92

Total project goal

$959.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $959.46

1 Donor

-$959.46

Donations toward project cost

-$815.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$143.92

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