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Mrs. Valencia from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Winter Moves

Help me give my students Important physical activity during the cold winter months!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Valencia's classroom raised $1,237

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

During the long, cold winter months, it can be challenging for preschoolers to engage in gross motor activities, as they are often forced to remain indoors due to inclement weather. Nevertheless, it is crucial to provide opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills, even during this time. Indoor activities can offer a safe and stimulating environment for preschoolers to enhance their physical development and overall well-being.

It is essential to prioritize gross motor development during the winter months when preschoolers are often confined indoors.

One way to ensure preschoolers engage in gross motor activities indoors during winter is by setting up an obstacle course within the classroom. This can involve a range of movements, such as crawling, jumping, and balancing, which contribute to the development of coordination and strength. For instance, children can be encouraged to navigate over cushions, crawl through tunnels, or jump on foam mats. Not only does this activity promote the growth of gross motor skills, but it also enhances problem-solving abilities as children figure out how to overcome the various obstacles.

Mrs. Valencia Moos Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Super-Safe Tumbling Mat - 4' x 6' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $269.00 1 $269.00
Spinner-X Seated Spinner Sensory Toy, Sit Spinner Sit and Spin Bigger Size and Durable Material for Kids- Ages 3 and up (Blue) by BARNEY KAITE BS… • Amazon Business $89.95 2 $179.90
Lakeshore Beginner’s Balance Beams • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Sportime Duck Walker Balance Boards, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $144.59 1 $144.59
Lakeshore Knock Down! Number Challenge • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
SANHO Premium Sensory Sock Budy Sock, Perfect for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, Updated Version (Blue, Small) • Amazon Business $24.98 3 $74.94
Can Shaped Platform Stilts with Adjustable Hand Cord - 6 Pair • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.46 1 $49.46
BOHS Pull Shuttle Ball Game - Keep Fitness in Fun - for 2 Players Indoor and Outdoor Sports Toys • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90

Materials cost

$991.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.46

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,051.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$185.49

Total project goal

$1,236.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,236.61

1 Donor

-$1,236.61

Donations toward project cost

-$1,051.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$185.49

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