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Mrs. Cobb from Kansas City, MO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Want to Have a Ball!

Help me give my students playground balls, basketball, and sidewalk chalk for recess and gym classes.

  • $243 goal

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My Students

Each year we have more and more students who have families struggling to make it and who often have to move in with relatives after a job loss. There are some families that are homeless and need more assistance. Many also come from military families. We have many cultures represented at our school. The students at our school really want to make good choices and we have a staff that is working to help guide students. Our staff continually goes above and beyond to help their students. The school is based on the idea that we are all part of the same team, and we work towards helping all students. Almost 100% of certified staff work as mentors during their personal time to give students who need extra help the attention they need. We are working hard to make sure our students are prepared for the future. We have added a Makerspace and are now working to extend our STEAM clubs, and we are encouraging girls to participate in STEAM activities.

My Project

There is more to education than books! Often we forget about other areas that are vital to a student. This applies to sports in schools. This is pointed out by Crystal VanTassel, a Play Ambassador for Let’s Play.

"Not only are sports fun and exciting, but they also provide camaraderie among kids.

Have you ever thought of the many benefits of playing team sports? Besides being a ton of fun and a great way to stay active, participation in sports helps kids build social and teamwork skills."

Students learn better when they are active, and their overall health is improved. In addition, they learn teamwork and respect for each other. They also learn about following the rules.

This program will also support learning in the classroom. Students need the ability to get physical activity. It also affects their self-perception, which can help their learning.

We just received new basketball goals, and are now working on getting a basketball team and program set up. Our students love after school activities. I am excited to be able to be part of the program.

We are requesting some basketballs for the students to use as they practice. We currently do no have enough for them to use. This will allow the students to develop their skills and have fun at the same time. We also need some new balls for our gaga pit, for them to play other games at recess, and some sidewalk chalk.

It is important for the students to have equipment to use for recess, for sports teams, and for gym classes. This projects helps with all of these.

Thank you for your help.

Mrs. Cobb Nashua Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Kansas City, MO View local requests 420 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SportimeMax Junior Basketballs, 27 Inches, Multiple Colors, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $66.98 1 $66.98
Chalk City - 136 Pack 17 Colors Jumbo Washable Sidewalk Chalk Set Great for Playground Outdoor use, or Gift for Birthday Party • Amazon Business $16.89 2 $33.78
GoSports 8.5" Soft Touch Playground Ball (Set of 6) with Carry Bag and Pump • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
GoSports Playground Ball (Set of 6) with Carry Bag and Pump, 8.5" • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Sportime Super-Safe Playground Ball, 8-1/2 Inches, Yellow - 009590 • Amazon Business $11.50 2 $23.00

Materials cost

$173.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.41

Total project goal

$242.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $242.76

4 Donors

-$206.00

Donations toward project cost

-$175.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.90

match offer

-$36.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.51

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 $0.00

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