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Mrs. Prusak from Springfield, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Community With Social Emotional Learning!

Help me give my students motivational items for Social Emotional Learning and for Building Community!

  • $397 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

With an enrollment of approximately 230 students, each class typically comprises 25 students per instructor on average. The district experiences frequent student mobility, emphasizing the significance of maximizing our instructional time. Many students start kindergarten below expected proficiency levels, underlining the critical role of the early elementary grades. Our students display exceptional enthusiasm for learning and possess a remarkable eagerness to acquire knowledge.

Creating a strong sense of community within the classroom and school is crucial.

Items like stickers, stamps and goodie items will help motivate students throughout the year!

These items will engage students in collaborative tasks such as mentorship, designing, crafting and problem-solving within small and large groups. Encouraging self-expression through different avenues will be emphasized. A key element of this strategy will teamwork between grades 3rd-5th and K-2nd.

Despite the absence of external financial support or a parent-teacher association for fundraising, our school relies solely on personal contributions to equip classrooms with the necessary supplies and tools. As an educator with 16 years of experience in the district and a dedicated member of the Braided Behavior Support Services Team, I am committed to providing our students with the highest quality educational experience. My ultimate goal is to instill in them a lifelong passion for learning and a positive sense of self-worth.

Our students exhibit remarkable dedication to their academic pursuits. We are dedicated to promoting a sense of community within our elementary school, facilitating opportunities for students to enhance their social and emotional competencies through collaborative endeavors in both small and large group settings.

Mrs. Prusak McClernand Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

230 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JOYIN 36 PCS 9"x6" Make a face Stickers for Kids, Make Your Own Animal Mix and Match Sticker Sheets with Safaris, Sea and Fantasy Animals Kids Crafts Party Favors Goodie Bags Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.69 7 $53.83
AZEN 120 Pcs Mini Spring Party Favors for Kids 3-5 4-8, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Birthday Party, Classroom Prizes Kids Prizes, Small Bulk Toys Gifts (4 Smile) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
100 Pcs Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs, Dinosaur, Zoo Safari Stampers) for Party Favor, Carnival Prizes, School, Easter Egg Stuffers, Halloween, Christmas • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Relaxgiant 24 Set End of Year Gifts for Students Summer Include Sand Shovels Card Transparent Flat Pocket End of The Year School Gifts for Preschool Kindergarten 2025 Graduation Beach Supplies Party • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Apakkai 600 Pcs Cute Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers for Teens, Kawaii Vinyl Phone Laptop Skateboard Animal Waterproof Sticker, Bulk Aesthetic Sticker Packs for Boys Girls Teacher • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
JOYIN 120Pcs Glitter Sticky Hands Party Favors, Party Table Favors Set for Kids, Holiday Traditions, Classroom Treasure Box Carnival Prizes Bulk Pinata Stuff Mini Toys • Amazon Business $9.01 2 $18.02
Duncan Toys Imperial Yo-Yo, Beginner Yo-Yo with String, Steel Axle and Plastic Body, Blue • Amazon Business $5.03 3 $15.09
12730+ Loom Rubber Bands Refill Kit in 26 Color with 500 Clips,6 Hooks, Premium Bracelet Making Kit for Weaving DIY Crafting Gift • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Noveread 200 Pcs Snowflake Stickers Winter Stickers for Christmas Vinyl Waterproof Winter Snowflake Paper Paste for Water Bottles Adult Laptop Luggage Skateboard Party Decorations • Amazon Business $5.09 2 $10.18
Zddaoole 60 Pcs Cute Pencil Topper Decoration, Different Pencil Clip Designs, Suitable for School Prize, Classroom Reward, Gift Idea • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
UVUXO 600 Pcs Monster Stickers for Kids- 1.5 Inch Round Stickers Roll 16 Tyles Cute Monster Kindergarten Stickers Teacher Sticker for Kids Birthday Party School Reward Giveaways • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Stickers 3 Green Colors for St. Patrick's Day Decoration Lucky Shamrock Roll Sticker Party Supply 500Pcs • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Halloween Stickers for Kids Party Favor Treats 200Pcs Per Roll • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
700Pcs Smiley Face Star Stickers for Kids Reward,1inch 8 Colored Sparkly Foil Star Stickers for Student Planner and School Classroom Teacher Supplies 3.15inch in Diameter per roll(8cm) • Amazon Business $6.63 1 $6.63
100 PCS Halloween Stickers - Party Favors - Non Repeating Vinyl Waterproof Stickers - Kids Games Treats Classroom Crafts Gifts Party Supplies - Decorations • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Ornament Stickers Christmas Watercolor Ornament Roll Sticker for Holiday Party Supply Classroom Christmas Decoration Envelopes Sealing Stickers 500 pcs • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mr. Pen- Pencil Erasers Toppers, 48 Pack, Vibrant Colors, Erasers for Pencil, Pencil Top Erasers • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Anwyll Heart Stickers - 500Pcs 1Inch Valentines Day Heart Stickers Glitter Colored Heart-Shaped Sticker for Kid Reward Classroom Self-Adhesive Love Incentive Sticker for Envelope Seal Birthday Wedding • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
500pcs 1.5 Inch Easter Day Bunny Rabbit Stickers 8 Design for Kids Children Decorations • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Glitter dot Smiley face Stickers,Foil Shiny Happy Face Stickers for Kids Reward,500Pcs 1 inch 10 Colored Sparkly Foil dot Labels for Student Planner,School Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $4.77 1 $4.77

Materials cost

$302.53

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.48

Total project goal

$396.55

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