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Coach Jones from Houston, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Active Bodies, Bright Futures

Help me give my students a badminton net to help promote teamwork, coordination, motor skills, and physical fitness while making exercise fun.

  • 3 donors
  • $162 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

A badminton net can significantly impact elementary students’ learning by promoting physical activity, teamwork, coordination, and social skills. It provides an engaging way to develop motor skills, encourage strategic thinking, and instill a love for lifelong fitness. In a low-economic neighborhood, access to structured sports opportunities may be limited, making school physical education even more critical in fostering students’ overall well-being.

The goals of this project are to improve hand-eye coordination, agility, and motor skills, teach students cooperation, respect, and fair play, instill healthy habits that support long-term physical well-being, provide an accessible sport where all students can experience success, ensure every child, regardless of skill level, can participate and enjoy and improve focus, discipline, and problem-solving through strategic gameplay.

Despite economic challenges, my students show resilience, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn. They thrive when given opportunities to explore new activities and excel when engaged in movement-based learning. Many lack access to sports equipment outside school, making PE class essential for their physical and social development. By introducing badminton, we provide them with a fun, skill-building activity that fosters confidence, teamwork, and a love for physical fitness. This project ensures that every child, regardless of background, can experience the joy and benefits of sports, helping them develop lifelong skills for success.

Coach Jones Sneed Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SONGMICS Badminton Net, Height Adjustable Volleyball Net, Pickleball Net for Junior Tennis, Kids, Indoor Outdoor Court, Foldable Nylon Net with Poles 10ft/13ft/16.5ft Wide • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
SONGMICS Badminton Net, Height Adjustable Volleyball Net, Pickleball Net for Junior Tennis, Kids, Indoor Outdoor Court, Foldable Nylon Net with Poles 10ft/13ft/16.5ft Wide • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98

Materials cost

$105.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.28

Total project goal

$161.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $161.84

3 Donors

-$161.84

Donations toward project cost

-$137.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.28

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 $0.00

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