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Mrs. Pearson from Bloomington, IN 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 more opportunities to play organized sports at recess! This project will benefit the entire school because we are dividing up the equipment by grade level.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,173 goal

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My Project

Like all elementary students, our kids love recess! We are looking to improve the quality of student play at recess for all grade levels. Our current sports equipment is damaged, flat, or overused. Our plan is to take all of these items and divide them evenly among the various grade levels. Each grade level will have their own cart/bag to carry all of their items to the playground. They will also be responsible for making sure their equipment gets back inside. When an item gets worn, they can exchange it for some of our extra items.

The majority of our students do not have opportunities outside of school to play organized sports.

By having this equipment, they will be able to get these opportunities at school.

Mrs. Pearson Fairview Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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.

More about Mrs. Pearson

Bloomington, IN 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

415 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Gradeball Rubber 27 Inch Basketballs, Junior Size 5, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $69.97 3 $209.91
MacGregor Multicolor Soccer Balls - Size 5 - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $58.81 2 $117.62
Nerf Weather Blitz Foam Football, Silver, All Weather Play, Easy to Hold Grips, Balls for Kids, Kids Sports Toys, Perfect Easter Basket Stuffers, Great Easter Toys or Easter Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $12.49 8 $99.92
Sportime Gradeball Mini Basketballs, 11 Inches, Set of 6, Rubber - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $67.94 1 $67.94
MacGregor Multicolor Footballs - Junior Size - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $61.36 1 $61.36
Sportime Size 3 Soccer Balls, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $56.02 1 $56.02
Sportime Adjustable Length Jump Ropes, 9 Feet Maximum, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - PVC - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $20.92 2 $41.84
Sportime Jump Ropes, 7 Feet, Assorted Colors, Red Handles, Set of 6 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Lightweight • School Specialty $20.47 2 $40.94
Glimin Ankle Skip Toy 5.11 Inch Diameter Skip Balls Toys Jump Ankle Ropes Skip and Jump Toys Sports Swing Skip Ball for Girl Boy Gym Class Home Playground Exercise Body Fat Burning, 6 Colors • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Nerf Vortex Aero Howler Foam Ball – Classic Long-Distance Football - Flight-Optimizing Tail - Hand Grip – Indoor and Outdoor Fun (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Nerf Vortex Aero Howler Foam Ball, Classic Long-Distance Football, Flight-Optimizing Tail, Whistling Sound, Indoor & Outdoor Fun, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $9.89 4 $39.56
jxzdle Toss and Catch Game Set, Outdoor Games with 4 Paddles 4 Balls and 1 Storage Bag, Great Outdoor Toys/Gifts for Kids, Classic Outdoor Games, Beach Games, Yard Games • Amazon Business $17.97 2 $35.94
Toysmith Chinese Jump Rope • School Specialty $2.99 5 $14.95
160 Piece Mini Dinosaur Bubble Wand Bulk (8 Style), Dino Theme Birthday Party Favors, Neon Toy for Pinata Suffer, Goodie Bags Filler, School Classroom Carnival Prizes, Summer Gifts for Kids Girl Boy • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Franklin Sports Official Size Football - All-Weather 1000 Regulation Outdoor Football - Synthetic Leather Adult Ball - Extra Grip Official Size - Brown + White • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79

Materials cost

$890.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $62.85

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$996.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.92

Total project goal

$1,172.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,172.82

2 Donors

-$1,172.82

Donations toward project cost

-$996.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$175.92

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