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

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Lights, Camera, ACTION! Help Us Train for Physical Performance

Help me give my students the opportunity to experience fitness through dance and gymnastics. These are students with special needs who need tangible experiences that will challenge and motivate them far beyond the classroom - thank you!

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My Project

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I work with AMAZING students who are differently abled.

I am their performing arts teacher. We focus on dance, yoga, gymnastics, and total body fitness. We share the school with 3 other schools so we have limited resources and space. Currently, we do not have access to the gym. Thus, I am using my classroom space as a fitness space for our kids - I want to provide them with a fun tangible fitness room where they can train for dance and gymnastics. I used my own money to provide the dance and yoga experience, we are now only missing the equipment for gymnastics.

Here’s a breakdown of why each item is necessary:

Flood Lights: Our school stage has no working lights, making it difficult for the audience to see students during performances. These lights will highlight their hard work and talents, ensuring they’re seen and celebrated.

Balance Mat: This tool is crucial for developing motor skills, coordination, and balance, especially for students with physical and developmental challenges. It builds confidence and strength in a safe way.

Gymnastics Bar: This provides opportunities for students to improve upper body strength and gross motor skills, helping with body awareness and coordination in a fun and engaging way.

Safety Mats: Ensuring safety during all activities is a top priority. These mats provide a cushioned surface to protect students from injuries during physical exercises or gymnastics.

Skip Swing Ball: This promotes cardiovascular health and improves timing, balance, and coordination while being an inclusive and exciting activity for all ability levels.

Cheese Wedge Mat: Will enable students to practice flips and rolls while building strength, flexibility, and confidence in a safe and fun way.

With your support our kids can glow and grow far beyond the gym.

Ms. Porter P469X - The Bronx School for Continuous Learners Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY View local requests

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

53 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safly Fun Expandable Gymnastics Bars Junior Training Bar Gymnastic Folding Horizontal Bars with Mat for Kids(Pink+Mat) • Amazon Business $139.90 1 $139.90
AWSUM Air Gymnastics Mat 10ft/13ft/16ft/20ft/23ft Inflatable Tumble Track mats 4/8 inches Thick tumbling mat with Electric Pump for Home/Gym • Amazon Business $107.99 1 $107.99
CAP Barbell All Purpose Folding Anti Tear Exercise Training Aerobic Fitness Gym & Gymnastics Balance Mat. 72"L x 24"W x 2"Thick. PINK • Amazon Business $26.97 2 $53.94
Onforu 100W Flood Lights Outdoor, 9000lm Bright LED Work Light with Plug, 6500K Daylight White LED Flood Light Outdoor, IP66 Waterproof Security Lights Yard Lights for Yard Garage Stadium 2 Pack • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Hewog Skip Ball, Portable Foldable Colorful Flash Wheel Swing Ball, Kids Toys for Girls & Boys for Skip It, Sports Fitness Toys for Kids & Adults. Gifts for Mom Women & Girls Toys Age 5-10 Years • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$368.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$404.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.35

Total project goal

$475.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $475.69

6 Donors

-$236.96

Donations toward project cost

-$202.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.04

match offer

-$236.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$201.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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