Walton Education Foundation

"Rolling into Learning" project will incorporate Tricycles into the physical education curriculum for all Kindergarten through second grade students. This initiative directly addresses a need for increased physical activity that develops foundational gross motor skills, including balance, coordination, leg and core strength, and bilateral coordination. The tricycles will be utilized in structured lessons and imaginative play scenarios to improve physical literacy, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills, while also boosting student confidence. This project will provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activity that supports students' holistic growth and lays the foundation for future athletic achievement.

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"Rolling into Learning": Enhancing Gross Motor Skills and Social Development With Tricycles

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School:
Maude Saunders Elementary 
Subject:
Teaching Quality 
Teacher:
Tracey Dickey 
 
Ian George and Chris Hogans 
Students Impacted:
297 
Grade:
K-5 
Date:
October 10, 2025

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Goal

"Rolling into Learning" project will incorporate Tricycles into the physical education curriculum for all Kindergarten through second grade students. This initiative directly addresses a need for increased physical activity that develops foundational gross motor skills, including balance, coordination, leg and core strength, and bilateral coordination. The tricycles will be utilized in structured lessons and imaginative play scenarios to improve physical literacy, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills, while also boosting student confidence. This project will provide a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activity that supports students' holistic growth and lays the foundation for future athletic achievement. 

 

Category

Physical Education Equipment - Rackets, bats, balls, nets, jump ropes, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

1. Skill Development Stations: Students will rotate through stations that challenge steering, braking, and pedaling on designated courses marked with cones and pavement chalk.

2. "Traffic Safety City" Game: Students will navigate a designated "city" on their tricycles, following road signs and rules. This develops spatial awareness and safe navigation skills.

3. Collaborative Races: Students will engage in supervised, low-speed races that promote friendly competition, teamwork, and turn-taking.

November 2025: Grant funding awarded. Order and receive tricycles and other materials.

December 2025: Tricycles assembled and safety inspected.

January-March 2026: Implement tricycle activities into the K-2 physical education curriculum.

April 2026: Final report and post-assessment submitted.


 

 

Benefits to my students

The " Rolling into Learning" project is a simple, yet highly impactful and a cost-effective initiative that will directly benefit 297; K-2 students. By providing durable, child-safe tricycles, we can enhance students' foundational motor skills in a fun and engaging way,
setting them up for a lifetime of physical activity and wellness. This grant aligns directly with the Walton Education Foundation's commitment to supporting innovative classroom projects that improve student success. 

 

Budget Narrative

Investing in a set of metal tricycles for our K-2 Physical Education Department will provide a powerful tool for holistic child development. The "Rolling into Learning" project will not only improve students' physical health and motor skills but also build critical social and emotional foundations. This grant will provide a sustainable resource that fosters active, confident, and collaborative learners for years to come. Thank you for considering this request. 

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 Six-Angeles Classic Rider 14 Trike Approximate 300 $1,800.00
2 Cones $100.00
3 Sidewalk Chalk $40.00
4 Misc.(shipping,taxes,etc.) $60.00
  Total: $2,000.00

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