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Ms. Del Gatto from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Be a Growth-Getter! Please Help Me Motivate Students With Rewards!

Help me give my students a growth monitoring reward system for their hard work.

  • $523 goal

This project expired on August 16, 2025.

This project expired on August 16, 2025.

My Project

I work with a very challenging group of students in grades K-5. The members in this group rarely receive prizes for perfect attendance, honor roll grades, or the best classroom behavior. Many have had or still have very challenging situations and they require extensive support throughout the school day. I want to give them the opportunity to see the goal-setting process in action and help them achieve feelings of success and then reward them. I believe letting them fulfill little goals will motivate them to care more and aim higher. They just need a little boost to get there and I hope I can do it.

Help me to create a growth monitoring reward system for this group of students.

I would like to create a "reward store" in my classroom for this group of students. We will conduct individual goal-setting meetings with the members of this group to set a goal aimed at attendance, tardies, weekly grades, homework completion, and classroom behavior, and when students meet their weekly goal they will visit the store to receive prizes such as lollipops, animal erasers, or other treats. Students in this group need to be rewarded for growth measures and rewarding students for improving can further motivate them to improve in other areas as well. I believe that celebrating and rewarding students on a more frequent basis will lead to positive growth in this group and so many of our students are starving for positive reinforcement. I am hoping that this project will make a great difference.

Ms. Del Gatto Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

175 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Jewelry for Girls 4-6, Little Toddler Girl Costume Dress Up Jewelry Set Ages 6-8, Childrens Play Rings Necklace Bracelets for Toddlers, Kid Unicorn Gifts Age 3-5 5-7 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Gift Ideas • Amazon Business $13.93 4 $55.72
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 2 $52.76
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Skylety 80 Pack LED Light up Bumpy Rings for Kids Party Favors Flashing Finger Glow in The Dark Rings for Halloween Easter Classroom Treasure Party Birthday Rewards Prizes Toys Box(Cute Style) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
(120 Pack) GONGYIHONG Sensory Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Gifts for Kids, Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Figit Toys Set for Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
72Pcs Unicorn Party Favors Birthday Supplies for Girls Unicorn Silicone Bracelets Necklaces Rings Keychains Tattoos Rainbow Unicorn Gifts Toys Unicorn Party Supplies Gift Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
78PCs LED Light Up Toy Party Favors/Supplies Bulk Glow In The Dark For Adult Kids Birthday Halloween With 50 Finger Light, 12 Jelly Ring, 6 Flashing Glasses, 5 Bracelet, 5 Fiber Optic Hair Light • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Maegawa 25 Pc Light Up Rings Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Treasure Chest, Prize Box Toys For Classroom, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Goodie Bag Stuffers, Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Age 8-12 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
IDREAMBAND 60 Pieces Motivational Wristbands For Students , Colorful Inspirational Rubber Bracelets, Classroom Prizes/Gifts For Students. Party Supplies，Birthday Gifts，School Prizes For Teens Kids • Amazon Business $15.10 1 $15.10
nobasco 100 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Party Favor Toy Assortment, Birthday Gifts Toys, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers Goodie Bags Fillers for ADHD Autism Stress Anxiety • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Fervfes 48 Packs Unicorn Galaxy Slime, Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Galaxy Slime Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Prize, Party Slime Favors,Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
IDREAMBAND 60 Pieces Motivational Wristbands For Students , Colorful Inspirational Rubber Bracelets, Classroom Prizes/Gifts For Students. Party Supplies，Birthday Gifts，School Prizes For Teens Kids • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
estardaa 36 pcs Animals Pull Back Cars, Mini Vehicles Toy Small Cars Pull Back Racing Vehicles Set, Mini Toy Cars, Carnival Prizes Goodie Bag Stuffers, Mini Car Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
GADMEXILY 100pcs Cartoon Keychain for Kids Party Favors, Mini Cute Keyring for Classroom Prizes, Birthday Christmas Party Favors Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers Supplies, 20 Colors • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
OuMuaMua Fidget Toys Zipper Bracelets for Kids 20 Pieces Rainbow Color Bulk Sensory Party Favor Friendship Bracelets for Boys Girls Kids Easter Basket Stuffers Christmas Gifts Fidget Bracelets • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Speedy Panther 36 Pack Party Favor Car Toys Pull Back Race Car, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Mini Toy Cars, Carnival Prizes Goodie Bag Stuffers Pinata Fillers for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Squishy Sensory Toys for Kids: Calm Down Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddlers Special Needs, Squeeze Stretch Anxiety Relief Autism Toys, Sensory Shapes Learning Toys Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
52 Pack Pop Tubes, Sensory Toys Party Favors For Kids 8-12 4-8 Fidget Toys For Anxiety Goodie Bag Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Year Old Boys Girls Toddlers- 10 Colors • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Adorox 144 Bracelets Neon Jelly Bracelets Rainbow Colors Party Favors Birthday Gifts Prizes Assorted Holiday Gift Christmas (Assorted (144 Bracelets)) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$407.77

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$6.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.33

Total project goal

$522.22

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