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Mrs. Santoro from Cashiers, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe and Comfortable Learning Environment

Help me give my students folding mats for a safe and comfortable learning environment they deserve.

  • 6 donors
  • $1,007 still needed

expires Nov 23

  • 6 donors
  • $1,007 still needed
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My Project

My goal is to provide gym mats for my students. These mats will play a crucial role in enhancing their learning and overall well-being in the classroom. Gym Mats create a comfortable environment for students to perform various exercises, stretches, and movements. This comfort encourages participation and allows students to focus more on learning and improving their skills rather than discomfort or fear of injury. Mats facilitate the learning and mastery of fundamental movement skills such as jumping, rolling, tumbling, and balancing. These skills are essential for physical development and coordination, which contribute to overall motor skill proficiency. Gym mats accommodate students of different abilities and skill levels, making physical activities accessible to all. They provide a supportive surface where students can practice and improve at their own pace, fostering participation among diverse student populations. Gym mats are not just equipment but essential tools that promote safety, comfort, and skill development among students in physical education programs. Investing in quality gym mats can significantly enhance the overall learning experience and well-being of students in my school community.

Mrs. Santoro
Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Z Athletic Folding Mat for Gymnastics and Tumbling, 4 Ft x 8 Ft x 2 In • Amazon Business $232.54 4 $930.16

Materials cost

$930.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $72.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,046.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.70

Total project goal

$1,231.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,231.36

2 Donors

-$200.00

Donations toward project cost

-$170.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,006.36

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