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Dr. O'Keefe from New Haven, CT is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Play is the Highest Form of Research!

Help me give my students sports equipment to use during recess and materials for our classroom.

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My Project

My students are superstars; they are learning in English and Spanish. I split the day teaching 2nd and 3rd graders in English and they spend the other half of their day receiving instruction in Spanish. Since January 1st, I have received 7 new students who are new to the country and do not speak any English. Many of my students are still learning English.

Everyday they are excited for recess but are getting bored with the playscape.

They need balls and equipment to play and build teamworking skills.

They love reading but need more books on the lower levels are they are learning to read in English. We have created a family by sharing the classroom and materials with two classes. They love adding decorations and lights to the room to make it more cozy and inviting which helps with their social and emotional learning.

Dr. O'Keefe Barack Obama Magnet University School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

52 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports Rhino Playground Ball Set, 8.5"D -Two-Ply, Nylon Wound - Set of 6 Colors • Amazon Business $32.60 1 $32.60
Scholastic Little Leveled Readers Set B (SC9780545067683) • Staples $32.33 1 $32.33
Scholastic Little Leveled Readers, Set A • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream (TR56957) • Staples $7.63 2 $15.26
SPORTBIT Ball Pump with 5 Needles - Push & Pull Inflating System - Great for All Exercise Balls - Volleyball Pump, Basketball Inflator, Football & Soccer Ball Air Pump - Goes with Needles Set • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Champion Sports Pro-Style Basketball • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
Champion Sports Pro-Style Basketball • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
B. toys- Flying Disc Set – 4 Colorful Frisbees – Outdoor Sports & Games for Kids – Frisbee Set for Backyard, Park, Beach – Disc-Oh -4 Years + • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Franklin Sports Football - Grip-Rite 100 - Kids Junior Size - Youth Football - Durable Outdoor Rubber Football - Blue / White • Amazon Business $5.00 2 $10.00
Champion Sports Mesh Sports Equipment Bag, Green, 24x36 Inches - Multipurpose, Nylon Drawstring Bag with Lock and ID Tag for Balls, Beach, Laundry • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89
Amazon Basics USB-A to Micro USB Fast Charging Cable, 480Mbps Transfer Speed with Gold-Plated Plugs, USB 2.0, 6 Foot, Black • Amazon Business $5.71 1 $5.71

Materials cost

$179.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.47

Total project goal

$249.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $249.81

1 Donor

-$249.81

Donations toward project cost

-$212.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.47

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 $0.00

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