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Ms. Hovis from Gastonia, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess Fun

Help me give my students a variety of play equipment to stay active at recess. We share a variety spaces with other classes. Only of one of those spaces has a play set.

  • 2 donors
  • $185 goal

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My Project

Recess provides crucial cognitive, social-emotional, and physical benefits that enhance children's learning and behavior in the classroom, including improved attention, memory, and concentration, as well as reduced disruptive behavior and enhanced social skills

Playing with balls and jump ropes at recess is something that all children can benefit from and helps to improve motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and timing.

Ball play also helps improve social skills, turn-taking, as well as general play skills such as independent play, parallel play, and collaborative play.

Jump ropes help kids by promoting physical development through improved coordination, balance, and cardiovascular health, while also boosting cognitive skills and self-esteem.

Ms. Hovis Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

38 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Physical Education Kit, 7 Assorted Balls & 14 Assorted Size Jump Ropes/Kit (CHUUPGSET2) • Quill.com $92.49 1 $92.49
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70

Materials cost

$116.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.70

Total project goal

$184.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.69

2 Donors

-$184.69

Donations toward project cost

-$156.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.70

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 $0.00

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