Help me give my students a classroom management system where students earn tickets for positive behavior and can use them to purchase crafty, fun, art rewards; helping them learn financial literacy in a hands-on and exciting way.
I’m excited to introduce a dynamic classroom money management system that will not only teach financial literacy and the arts but also encourage positive behavior, responsibility, and kindness in the classroom!
Students will earn classroom money (tickets) for being kind to others, completing tasks responsibly, showing respect, and contributing to a positive classroom environment and have the chance to express themselves artistically and practically.
These tickets will allow them to experience the real-world concept of earning and budgeting as they work towards their goals.
This project goes beyond earning rewards—it's about equipping students with valuable financial skills like budgeting, saving, and making thoughtful purchasing decisions, all while fostering their creative development. Through this system, students will not only learn the importance of earning and managing money but will also have the chance to express themselves artistically and practically.
The store will feature items focused on creativity and the arts, such as Play-Doh, fun pens, fidget toys, and crafting supplies—all rewards that inspire artistic expression and hands-on learning.
I’m seeking donations to help stock our class store with art-focused items that will excite and motivate the students. Your generous contribution will directly support their learning and help bring the project to life, blending the best of financial literacy, the arts, and creativity in a fun and interactive way. I’d be so grateful for your support in making this exciting opportunity a reality for our students!
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
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• Blick Art Materials
$44.29
1
$44.29
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$30.09
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$30.09
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• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$29.99
Blick Stoneware Clay - 50 lb
• Blick Art Materials
$29.46
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$29.46
Scotch 5" Soft Touch Blunt Kid Scissors, Purple, 12 Count Teacher's Pack, Ideal for school supplies and classroom projects
• Amazon Business
$13.94
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$25.50
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• Amazon Business
$22.81
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$22.81
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• Amazon Business
$17.99
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• Amazon Business
$17.99
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• Amazon Business
$16.99
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Lakeshore Large Unbreakable Craft Jars - Set of 3
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$16.99
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$16.99
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• Amazon Business
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• Amazon Business
$16.99
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Mini Glue Sticks Pack of 25
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$3.92
4
$15.68
Lelix Felt Tip Pens, 15 Black Pens, 0.7mm Medium Point Felt Pens, Felt Tip Markers Pens for Journaling, Writing, Note Taking, Planner, Perfect for Art Office and School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$14.98
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$14.98
Color Changing Putty Fidget Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Putty Toy That Changes Colors
• Amazon Business
$12.95
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Pony Beads
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$11.99
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$11.99
Lakeshore Macaroni - 1-Pound Bag
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$11.99
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• Amazon Business
$11.97
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$11.97
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• Amazon Business
$11.97
1
$11.97
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• Amazon Business
$11.65
1
$11.65
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• Amazon Business
$10.98
1
$10.98
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• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
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• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$9.99
Hygloss Crafting Yarn - 12 Colors
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$9.86
1
$9.86
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• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$7.99
1
$7.99
Lakeshore Pom-Poms - Set of 100
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$3.99
2
$7.98
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• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
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• Amazon Business
$6.48
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• Amazon Business
$4.93
1
$4.93
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• Amazon Business
$4.69
1
$4.69
Creativity Street Flat Wood Toothpick, Pack of 2500
• School Specialty
$2.62
1
$2.62
Materials cost
$613.61
Vendor shipping charges
$35.85
Sales tax
$50.62
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$739.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$130.46
Total project goal
$869.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$869.74
3 Donors
-$195.16
Donations toward project cost
-$171.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$23.64
match offer
-$667.95
Match offer toward project cost
-$567.76
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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