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Ms. Downs from Atascadero, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fitness Through Rhythmic Movement

Help me give my students a fun, new activity to improve coordination, balance and strenght though rhythmic movements. The Lummni sticks can be used in many different ways.

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My Students

My class is Physical Education at AMS. My students are amazing. They are kind, motivated and very enthusiastic about many things. On a daily basis, I see my students motivate and challenge each other to do great things. I also have a population of students who face many challenges and need support. My classes are 50 students strong. We explore many different types of activities that promote life long fitness. To some of my students, the idea of being active and fit is a new concept. This is where the true learning begins.

My Project

Using Lummni Sticks will allow students to explore activities other than traditional sports and fitness to gain strength, coordination and balance. Students will use the sticks in pattern movement to music while working on the six components of fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, agility, cardiovascular fitness and body composition. Examples would be sit-ups, squats and .upper body movement. Tapping the sticks together in rhythmic movement to music overhead, to the side, behind the back, between legs and out in front are just a few ways to utilize the sticks. Partner routines are another way to motivate through movement and music.

Ms. Downs Atascadero Middle School Grades 6-8

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Atascadero, CA View local requests

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

920 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KIT ACTIVITY LUMMI STICK W/CD SET OF 25 • School Specialty $45.43 3 $136.29

Materials cost

$136.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.63

Sales tax

 $12.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.31

Total project goal

$228.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $228.74

1 Donor

-$228.74

Donations toward project cost

-$194.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.31

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