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Ms. Cortes from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gaga Ball: A Game for All Skill Levels & Ages

Help me give my students a Gaga Ball Pit so they have the opportunity to learn and experience a new activity in Physical Education class, that is highly engaging & educational.

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My Project

Playing GaGa Ball develops competency in motor skills and movement patterns ranging from early running and striking/volleying to complex combinations of locomotor and manipulative skills involving jumping, balancing, dribbling, and striking a ball in a highly dynamic environment.

The game helps children learn strategic thinking as well as develop improved control over their bodies through running, jumping, agility, striking, hand eye coordination, dodging, and changing direction skills.

Moreover, the game does not discriminate against skill level or age. Students of all types can participate in GaGa ball and work together as a team.

GaGa Ball is the perfect game for an inclusive play opportunity during Physical Education class. The organized game provides a fun opportunity for children to be active and play. Once children learn to play, they won't want to stop. The quick action and fast turn over of the games keeps all students engaged for the entire period. The skills learned in GaGa Ball can translate to other sports.

Ms. Cortes Cornerstone Academy - Soc Action Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

240 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Inflatable gaga Ball Pit 20ft Gaga Pit Game Portable with Blower for Indoor and Outdoor Use- Gagaball Court,Inflates Under 2 Minutes • Amazon Business $395.00 1 $395.00

Materials cost

$395.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.04

Total project goal

$506.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.96

9 Donors

-$400.63

Donations toward project cost

-$343.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.09

match offer

-$102.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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