It has been said that, "Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning" (Robert John Meehan). One way to ensure that both teachers and students are enjoying themselves in the educational process is to make learning fun for everyone involved! My fourth grade students love role playing and being creative in all circumstances. We have been enjoying participating in math lessons that are centered around certain themes such as firefighters, volcanoes, safari animals, and the circus. The lessons themselves focus on our fourth grade mathematical standards and help students accelerate in their learning. They extend beyond the lessons of our normal curriculum and provide opportunities for both review and student enrichment. As a way to excite students about their learning, this project includes decorations and incentives that can be used in the classroom to further extend the theme and make their learning come alive. It will also allow students to dress up and role play as construction workers, safari guides, coffee shop baristas, and Hawaiian tourists. My students' faces will light up when they see the room decorated as we transport ourselves to another place or time. The dramatic play that they will participate in as they complete their math is equally beneficial since they will be improving their social skills, creativity, problem solving, and cooperation. A themed math day brightens the spirits of both my students and myself, helping us with our social-emotional well-being. Therefore, the themed items of this project will help my students with both their academic progress and social emotional learning. It's a win-win!
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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Cotiny 24 Pack Kids Army Helmets Plastic Camouflage Hats Soldier Costume Caps for Teens Halloween Costume Accessories Camo Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$24.98
2
$49.96
Ecoofor 24 Pieces Kid Aprons, Kid Chef Aprons with Pocket Children Chef Apron for Boys Girl's Kitchen Cooking Baking Painting Wear (Ages 5-12)
• Amazon Business
$23.99
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$47.98
12 Pack DIY Wood Planes,Mini Airplane Paint and Decorate Wooden Airplane Craft Kits with Decorate Tools for Kids School Craft Decor Projects
• Amazon Business
$12.99
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$38.97
Coume 20 Pieces Safety Vests Visibility Reflective Vests Construction Vests with 2 Reflective Strips Working Vests for Traffic Work, Running, Surveyor and Security Guard Construction for Men Women
• Amazon Business
$36.99
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$36.99
JOYIN 24 Pcs Safari Party Hats,Jungle Theme Animals Explorer Party Hat for Kids Dress Up, Themed Birthday Party and Safari Dress Up
• Amazon Business
$17.69
2
$35.38
Crayola Fabric Markers - Classpack, Set of 80
• Blick Art Materials
$34.11
1
$34.11
Max Fun Inflatable Rock Star Toy Set, 30 PCS 80s 90s Party Decorations Inflatable Party Props Musical Instrument Blow up Guitar Inflate Rock Band for Carnival Party Favors Rock and Roll Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$25.95
1
$25.95
JOYIN 120 Counts Hawaiian Leis Bulk, Colorful Tropical Flower Leis Necklaces for Kids Adults Hawaiian Beach Luau Party Favors Decorations
• Amazon Business
$25.59
1
$25.59
JHXXXL 24pcs Dinosaur Party Favors , Mini Pop Dino Fidget Toys Bulk Prize Sensory Toys, Dinosaur Birthday Party Supplies for Classroom Prizes,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Fillers
• Amazon Business
CSFOTO 7x7ft Coffee Shop Backdrop for Party Birthday Backdrop Stars Birthday Party Background Coffee Backdrop
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Epakh 50 Pcs Sweet Donut Keychain, Donut Party Favors Keychains for Kids Donut Keychain Toy Ornament Souvenirs Gift Backpacks Pendant Valentine's Day Birthday Supplies
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
School Smart Washable School Glue, 1 Gallon Bottle, White
• School Specialty
$17.99
1
$17.99
P&J Fragrance Oil Coffee Shop Set | Coffee, Café Mocha, Chai Tea, Hot Chocolate, Blueberry Muffin, French Vanilla Candle Scents for Candle Making, Freshie Scents, Soap Making Supplies
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Oringaga 24PCS Basketball Silicone Wristband/Bracelets - Basketball Party Favors and Supplies - Motivational Sports Prize - Boys/Girls/Carnival/Events/Gifts
• Amazon Business
$7.99
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$15.98
21-Pack Pull Back Toy Cars - Party Favors, Pinata Fillers, and Prize Box Toys for Ages 2-5
• Amazon Business
$7.98
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$15.96
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 Pound (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$15.48
1
$15.48
Jetec 48 Pcs Ice Cream Erasers for Kids Mini Colorful Ice Cream Erasers Bulk Christian Charity Donation Supplies Erasers for School Classroom Supplies Reward Gift Ice Cream Party Favors
• Amazon Business
9pcs Candyland Party Decoration Candyland Lollipop Table Honeycomb Centerpiece Decorations for Colorful Candy Themed Birthday Party Decor for Girls
• Amazon Business
KatchOn, Large Solar System Backdrop - 72x44 Inch | Outer Space Decorations for Classroom | Solar System Decorations | Solar System Poster for Outer Space Party Decorations | Space Theme Decorations
• Amazon Business
$12.96
1
$12.96
Big Circus Theme Party Decorations Carnival Circus Tent Backdrop Party Decorations Carnival Banner for Kids Birthday Party Decorations Supplies, 6 x 3 ft
• Amazon Business
$11.99
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$11.99
YOOHUA 36PCS Syringe Pens, Retractable Fun Multi Color Novelty Pen for Nurses, Nursing Student School Supplies, Birthdays, Stocking Stuffers and Party Favor Gift (SP-36)
• Amazon Business
$11.98
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$11.98
LINDOO 30Pcs Solar System Party Supplies - Outer Space Party Decorations Space Decor Hanging Planets Swirl Decorations
• Amazon Business
$10.99
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$10.99
48 Pcs Halloween Pirate Hat Pirate Party Accessories for Kids Paper Pirate Costume Cap Skull Party Hat for Caribbean Fancy Dress Cosplay Decorations
• Amazon Business
$10.79
1
$10.79
White Vinegar 3.8 L
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$10.66
1
$10.66
12 Pieces Camping Honeycomb Centerpieces Camping Decorations Camping Party Supplies Campfire Table Centerpieces Adventure Cake Toppers Bears Tent 3D Photo Props Decorations
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
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• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
120 Pcs Carnival Bags Carnival Party Decorations Circus Cone Bags Carnival Candy Bags Popcorn Party Bags Red White Goody Bags with Gold Twisted Ties for Party Favor Supplies Cookie Wrapping
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
3 Pcs Lava Tablecloth Halloween Table Covers Dinosaur Tablecloth Flame Tablecloth Lava Party Supplies Volcano Tablecloth for Volcano Dinosaur Theme Party Halloween Lava Game Decor, 54 x 108 Inches
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Maitys 288 Pcs Carnival Tattoos for Kids, 48 Styles Circus Party Carnival Temporary Tattoos Circus Tattoos Carnival Theme Party Circus Party Decoration Favor Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Art Paint Party Backdrop Decorations Artist Theme Birthday Banner Supplies for Art Painting Party Wall Photography Background
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
48 Pieces Pirate Eye Patches Pirate Eye Patches for Kids Black Felt Pirate Captain Patches Bulk Adults Pirate Eye Patches for Pirate Theme Role Playing Theme Party for Kids Adults
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
AnapoliZ Army Plastic Tablecloth | 3 Pcs Pack (54” Inch Wide x 102” Inch Long) | Rectangular Camouflage Table Cover | Military Party Table Decorations | Camo Party Plastic Table Cover
• Amazon Business
$9.94
1
$9.94
30 Pcs Carnival Hanging Swirl Decorations Colorful Circus Animal Party Supplies Carnival Baby Shower Decor Double Sided Ceiling Circus Streamers for Kids Circus Birthday Baby Shower Party Favors
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
40 Pcs Candyland Slap Bracelets for Kids Candyland Party Decorations Favors Candyland Wristbands Bracelets Candy Lollipop Bracelets for Kids Candyland Birthday Two Sweet Baby Shower Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.39
1
$9.39
20 Pieces Camo Party Signs Camoflauge Birthday Decorations Camo Signs Camo Birthday Sign Camoflauge Birthday Party Supplies for Kids Boys Military Themed Outdoor Indoor Decor, 10 Styles
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Chivao 50 Pack Camouflage Pencils Tactical Pencils Camo Party Favors Army Party Decorations Pencils Military Personalized Pencils for Kids Teachers School Supplies and Class Reward
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Space Tablecloth Decorations, Plastic Solar System Table Cover Planet Design for Kids Space Theme Birthday Party Decorations and Supplies, 54 x 108 Inch (3 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$8.79
1
$8.79
Qunclay 24 Pcs Camping Party Sign Camping Party Decor Camping Themed Cutouts Rustic Camper Welcome Yard Wall Directional Signs for Camp Party Supplies Backdrop Decoration
• Amazon Business
$8.79
1
$8.79
200 Pieces Sea Foam Stickers Colorful Glitter Sea Animals Foam Stickers Self Adhesive Stickers Craft Decals Shiny Props for Kids Greeting Cards DIY Home Wall Decoration
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
100 Glow Sticks Party Supplies - Glow in the Dark Sticks in Bulk, Light Up Glow Party Favors and Decorations. Glow Bracelets and Necklaces
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Zonon 100 Pieces Hawaii Beach Stickers Waterproof Vinyl Decal Tropical Hawaii Vinyl Sticker Luau Stickers Turtle Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop Phone Skateboard Luggage Summer Surfing Stickers
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
8pcs Bowling Birthday Party Hanging Swirls Bowling Party Ceiling Streamers Decorations for Bowling Ball Themed Kids Boy Girl Man Women Fun Birthday Baby Shower Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$7.98
1
$7.98
Hohamn Zoo Animals Stickers for Kids,500pcs Round Jungle Animal Stickers for Boys Girls Birthday Party Favor, 1.5 Inch
• Amazon Business
$7.97
1
$7.97
100PCS Dinosaur Stickers, Cute Waterproof Cartoon Stickers for Kids, for Stationery, Luggage, Teaching Rewards
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
48 Pieces Self Adhesive Fake Mustaches,Novelty Mustache for Halloween,Fiesta,Costume Masquerade Party Supplies Black
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
100 Pieces Cute Coffee Stickers Love Coffee Time Vinyl Waterproof Stickers Laptop Stickers for Kids Girls Teens Adults Water Bottles Bicycle Skateboard Luggage Decals Coffee Cup Sticker
• Amazon Business
$5.79
1
$5.79
Materials cost
$776.07
Vendor shipping charges
$21.70
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$839.41
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.13
Total project goal
$987.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$987.54
1 Donor
-$987.54
Donations toward project cost
-$839.41
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