Dill or No Dill (Pickleball)

School:: Dune Lakes Elementary School
Subject:: Teaching Quality
Teacher:: Andrew Farris
: Amanda Farris
Students Impacted:: 925
Grade:: K-5
Date:: October 11, 2024

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

The Alys Foundation - $1,488.10

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 925

The students at DLE have thoroughly enjoyed using the pickleball equipment. It has provided another sport that has peaked the interest of numerous students. Our students have enhanced their hand eye coordination and really enjoyed the competiveness that this activity provides. Pickleball has also been a great addition for our ese students as well. A few of those students have excelled in this new sport. The plan is to continue to implement indoor and outdoor pickleball games to expose as many students to the game as we can. We can't express enough the gratitude and appreciation for granting us the funds for this. Please know that this grant is making a difference and will be utilized for years to come.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

Pickleball has taken our community by storm. This sport is causing a lot of buzz from the students. Our students always hear and see the pickleball courts full across the street at the sports complex. The excitement coming from the courts has peaked the kids interest to say the least. Incorporating something new is a great way to energize a program and teach new skills. Parents who play pickleball would be thrilled to know their kids are learning the game they love!

What will be done with my students

Pickleball is a paddle sport that anyone can play and provides a great way to exercise and socialize with friends! Pickleball is easy to learn and can be played for fun or as a fast-paced, competitive game. We will teach them all the necessary skills and utilize indoor and outdoor courts.

Benefits to my students

Improves balance, hand-eye coordination and flexibility. Hitting and receiving the ball can help improve your hand-eye coordination and balance. ...
Improves heart health. ...
Prevents osteoporosis. ...
Boosts mood and mental health. ...
Social connections.