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Ms. Stevens from Springfield, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shoot for Success: Classroom Basketball Hoop for Motivation & Energy!

Help me give my students a basketball hoop to release energy and stay motivated! This will serve as a fun incentive, promoting focus and positive behavior. Your support will make a big difference—thank you!

  • 1 donor
  • $379 goal

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My Project

A basketball hoop will give my students a positive outlet to release energy, helping them refocus on learning. It will also serve as an incentive, encouraging engagement, teamwork, and good behavior in the classroom.

My goal is to create a classroom environment where students can stay motivated and engaged.

The hoop will be used as a reward system, fostering positive behaviors while also providing a fun, active way to take brain breaks.

My students are energetic, determined, and eager to succeed. They thrive when given opportunities to move and interact in positive ways. They deserve a learning space that supports their enthusiasm and growth both academically and socially.

Ms. Stevens Ulysses S Grant Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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Springfield, IL View local requests

More than half 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

250 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bison Super Single Rim Basketball Hoop - Steel/Nylon • School Specialty $182.96 1 $182.96
Pumteck Electric Ball Pump, Smart Air Pump Portable Fast Ball Inflation with Precise Pressure Gauge and Digital LCD Display for Football Basketball Volleyball Football (2 Pin and 1 Spout) • Amazon Business $28.20 1 $28.20
Wilson NCAA Final Four Basketball - 29.5" and 28.5" • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98

Materials cost

$233.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $54.89

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.74

Total project goal

$378.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.27

1 Donor

-$378.27

Donations toward project cost

-$321.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.74

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