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

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Transforming Prek Indoor Playground With Fun Equipment for Every Student!

Help me give my students entire grade level, top-quality PE equipment to deliver dynamic, engaging physical education daily. Your support will ensure our students enjoy diverse, organized activities that foster a love of fitness.

  • $485 goal

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Ms. Nicolas has another project! Donate to What We Do Today Matters Tomorrow to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $136.
2X

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The new sports equipment, including balls pit, indoor slides, will significantly enhance our physical education program by introducing a variety of engaging activities. This variety will help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and teamwork. The organized setup will also streamline class activities, allowing for more efficient transitions and maximizing active time, which is crucial for physical development and learning. The school has not funded indoor sports equipment for PreK in years, achieving this goal would allow us to support our youngest population physical and social emotional development.

Our goal as a grade level is to provide a diverse range of high-quality PE equipment to ensure all students experience dynamic, engaging physical activities.

We aim to improve skill development, foster teamwork, and create an organized, enjoyable learning environment. Ultimately, we want to instill a lifelong love of fitness and physical activity in our students.

Our students are enthusiastic learners with a genuine curiosity and eagerness to participate in physical activities. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives and energy to each class. Our commitment to learning and growing through physical education makes it essential to provide them with the best resources to support their development and inspire their passion for fitness.

Ms. Nicolas PS 28 Wright Brothers Grades PreK-2

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

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.

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New York, 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

96 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacific Play Tents Super Sensory Activity Tunnel, 6 Feet, Multi-Color, Each • School Specialty $66.52 1 $66.52
Mylec All-Purpose Folding Goal, 54 x 44 x 24 Inches - PVC - Middle-High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $64.94 1 $64.94
NIPLOOOW 2 in 1 Basketball Hoop and T Ball Set for Kids, Adjustable Toddlers Basketball Hoop, Baseball Tee with Pitching Machine, Outdoor Indoor Sport Toy Gifts for Toddler Boys Girls Ages 3-5, 5-8 • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Inflatable Sensory Sand Pool for Kids(77"*53"*9"), Ball Pit, Kiddie Pool, Plastic Water Pool for Toddlers, Mini Baby Pool, Small Blow up Pool, Birthing Pool • Amazon Business $49.00 1 $49.00
JOYIN Arcade Basketball Game Set with 4 Balls and Hoop for Kids 3 to 12 Years Old Indoor Outdoor Sport Play - Easy Set Up - Air Pump Included - Ideal for Competition • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Little Tikes First Slide (Blue/Green) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Little Tikes First Slip And Slide, Easy Set Up Playset for Indoor Outdoor Backyard, Easy to Store, Safe Toy for Toddler,Kids (Red/Blue), 39.00''L x 18.00''W x 23.00''H • Amazon Business $34.88 1 $34.88
Sportime Neon Foam Dice, 3 Inches, Set of 6 - Grades K-6 - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $23.47 1 $23.47

Materials cost

$360.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$411.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.65

Total project goal

$484.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $484.33

1 Donor

-$242.16

Donations toward project cost

-$205.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.32

match offer

-$242.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$205.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.32

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 $0.00

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