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

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Safe Hands, Big Fun: Help Us Get Coated Foam Balls!

Help me give my students new foam balls for safe, action packed games where they can practice their skills in a safe and friendly learning environment!

  • 3 donors
  • $289 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Ms. Bonanno has another project! Donate to Making Every Shot Count: Differentiated Basketball Hoops for All to help her classroom.

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My Project

I am raising funds to provide my students with coated foam balls, a simple yet essential tool for building confidence and skills in physical education. Right now, we don’t have enough, and these balls offer a safe way for students to practice throwing and catching without the fear of injury. They are perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and teamwork, helping students progress to more advanced activities.

My goal is to create a fun, inclusive environment where every student feels comfortable participating, regardless of their skill level.

Many students hesitate to engage in games involving traditional balls because they worry about getting hurt. Foam balls remove that barrier, allowing them to focus on improving their abilities while having fun. With these, we can introduce a variety of exciting games that keep students active, engaged, and motivated to learn.

What makes my students special is their eagerness to try new things. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring different experiences to class, but they all share a desire to grow and have fun. Some are just beginning their journey in physical education, while others are refining their skills. These foam balls will ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, can participate, build confidence, and enjoy being active.

With your support, we can provide my students with the tools they need to succeed while making learning fun and safe. Thank you for helping us bring more excitement and skill-building to our class!

Ms. Bonanno PS 119 Amersfort Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Bonanno

Brooklyn, NY 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

400 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FlagHouse Dino Skin Colored Foam Balls, 7 Inches, Orange, Each • School Specialty $8.15 4 $32.60
Non-Branded Dino Skin Colored Foam Balls, 7 Inches, Green, Each • School Specialty $8.15 4 $32.60
FlagHouse Dino Skin Colored Foam Ball, 7 Inches, Red, Each • School Specialty $8.15 4 $32.60
FlagHouse Dino Skin Colored Foam Balls, 7 Inches, Blue, Each • School Specialty $8.15 4 $32.60
FlagHouse Dino Skin Colored Foam Balls, 7 Inches, Purple, Each • School Specialty $8.15 4 $32.60
FlagHouse Super Skin Coated Foam Ball, 7 Inches, Black • School Specialty $7.55 4 $30.20

Materials cost

$193.20

Vendor shipping charges

$19.32

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.31

Total project goal

$288.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$288.73

2 Donors

-$190.92

Donations toward project cost

-$164.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.64

match offer

-$95.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.35

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$0.00

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