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Mrs. Smothers from NORTHVILLE, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A 3rd Grade Classroom Economy!

Help me give my students a fun way to stay motivated in the classroom with notebooks, candy, pencils, and more!

  • $260 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My 3rd graders love to earn classroom money! They can use this money to buy various rewards in the classroom. A few of the many rewards that I offer are included in this project! These rewards are earned by completing tasks.

My 3rd graders love earning money and love to buy classroom items using their money!

Students can earn classroom money by making positive classroom choices!

I've included fidgets which are not only fun things to choose, they also help keep my students engaged in learning. The cute notebooks, fun pens and journals are a great rewards as well as a fun way for students to apply writing skills in the classroom. These are great motivational tools that I know my students will love earning!

Mrs. Smothers Salem Elementary School Grades 3-5

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NORTHVILLE, MI View local requests

More than a third 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

26 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
7 Pack Pocket Notebook Journal Small Mini Notebooks Notepads 3.5 x 5.5 Inches Hardcover Small Pocket Note Book with Inner Pocket and Pen Holder Mini Ruled Lined Journal for Office School (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Bazooka Candy Brands Holiday Candy Box - 18 Count Lollipops W/ Assorted Flavors From Ring Pop, Push Pop, Baby Bottle Pop & Juicy Drop - Candy Gift Box For The Holidays - 12.4 Ounce (Pack Of 1) • Amazon Business $13.68 2 $27.36
6 Pack Pocket Mini Notebooks Bulk, Feela Small Cute Memo Notepads Hardcover College Ruled Lined Journals with Pen Holder for School Business Work, with 6 Black Pens, 3.5”x 5.5”, A6, Black • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
KLT Sensory Stress Balls Set 12 Pack for Adults and Kids - Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, Fidget Toys Stress Relief, Squishy Toys for Students, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
SyPen Invisible Disappearing Ink Pen Marker Secret spy Message Writer with UV Light 12 PC's Fun Activity Entertainment for Kid Party Favors Ideas Gifts and Christmas Stock Stuffers (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Favide 22 Pack 0.5mm 6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen,6-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Children Gift,Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
WY WENYUAN 10 Pcs Ballpoint Pens, Comfortable Writing Pens, Metal Retractable Pretty Journaling Pens, Black Ink Medium Point 1.0 mm Gift Pens, Cute Pens Office Supplies for Women • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Elan Publishing Company Field Notebook/Pocket Journal - Gold Foil Patterns - Lined Memo Book (3.5"x5.5") - Pack of 5 • Amazon Business $11.77 1 $11.77
OHill Keychains, 40 Pack Top 8 Popular Keyrings Party Favor Supplies Summer Camp Prizes Carnivals Classroom Rewards Party Favor Bags • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Mr. Pen No Bleed Pens, Bible Pens, Fine Tip, Assorted Color, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Bulk 20 Count Lollipop Variety Christmas Holiday Party Pack — Lollipop Suckers w/ Assorted Flavors - Fun Candy for Holiday Parties and Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost

$187.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.91

Total project goal

$259.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.38

1 Donor

-$259.38

Donations toward project cost

-$220.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.91

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