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Mrs. Yokoyama from Los Angeles, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's a Slam Dunk!

My students need basketballs, pinnies, and knee pad for outdoor activities.

  • $300 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are incredible! I have 24 motivated English Language Learners who are eager to learn. My students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds with limited resources available to them. We are a Title I Performance Improvement school with a 100% free lunch program. Many parents work two jobs and are struggling to support their families.

Though their environment may not be conducive to learning, my students have an insatiable love of learning.

I know that if we provide them with the right support, resources, and opportunities, they can experience success.

My Project

My students were inspired and came up with a great idea to get fit on the playground. They wanted new balls to learn the game of basketball. The balls will be used to keep them active and running. They will keep their heart rate pumping by dribbling, kicking, and making baskets with these balls. We don't have any grass so they will need the knee pads for protection. The pinnies are needed so the children can see who their teammates are easily.

Learning basketball at a young age not only helps encourage exercise, but serves as a foundation for staying active later in life.

The children will learn to play as a team in addition to learning basic fundamental skills. It's a slam dunk when it comes to basketball!

Mrs. Yokoyama
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Killer Crossover Basketball, Orange/White, Intermediate 28.5-Inch • Amazon Business $9.97 4 $39.88
Wilson Killer Crossover Basketball, Lime/White, Youth 27.5-Inch • Amazon Business $9.97 4 $39.88
uxcell Children Bike Skateboard Knee Support Stretch Brace Pad Wrap Band for Sports • Amazon Business $9.51 4 $38.04
McDavid 6446 Extended Compression Leg Sleeve with HexPad Protective Pad, White, Medium - One pair • Amazon Business $28.47 1 $28.47
CopperJoint Copper Knee Brace, #1 Compression Fit Support - GUARANTEED Recovery Sleeve - Wear Anywhere - Large - Single • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Nylon Mesh Scrimmage Team Practice Vests Pinnies Jerseys for Children Youth Sports Basketball, Soccer, Football, Volleyball (12 Jerseys) by Super Z Outlet • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Miracol Dual Action Ball Pump with 4 Extra Replacement Needles • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
COOLOMG NEW Como Skating Cycling Protective Brace Elbow Knee Support Pad For Child Kids Blue • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$202.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.88

Total project goal

$299.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $299.18

4 Donors

-$139.88

Donations toward project cost

-$135.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.48

match offer

-$139.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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 $0.00

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