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Ms. Ruiz from Bakersfield, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Class Rewards Store/Sensory Center

Help me give my students much needed sensory items as well as items to create a rewards system store. Our class currently needs items to give to our SPED students for reaching goals and for good behavior.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruiz's classroom raised $526

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The items requested will allow for me to start creating a sensory center that they can use when needing a break or when they have earned free time, this is especially essential for SPED students, we currently don't have much to offer but know they are in need of a variety of sensory items.

Also, the rewards items will help us start a student store they can shop at with earned tickets/money. Our token economy systems have worked well but the need for change and new offering will help with motivation and to finish the school year out strong.

Ms. Ruiz Fred L Thompson Junior High School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bakersfield, CA View local requests

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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola© Model Magic© Modeling Compound Classpack© - White • Nasco $41.56 2 $83.12
Lakeshore Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Perfect for Halloween Treat Bags, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $28.80 1 $28.80
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
50 Pack Slime Kit for Girls and Boys -Cotten Candy Fruit Slime for School Education Rewards, DIY Putty Slime Sludge Toy,Super Soft and Non-Sticky, Party Favor for Kids,Stress Relief Toy. Multi-Colors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Lakeshore Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
Jishi Glow Sticks Party Favors for Kids 24pcs Glow in the Dark Party Supplies Bulk Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Birthday, LED Neon Light Up Pop Tubes Fidget Toys for Kids Ages 3+ Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball Set for Adults, 18 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Toy Bulk, Anti-Anxiety and Calm Down Squishy Sensory Items for Autistic Autism ADHD, Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Wakestar - 24 Pack LED Light Up Bumpy Rings Party Favors For Kids Prizes Box Toys For Birthday Classroom Rewards Treasure Box Prizes Toys Glow Party Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Colored Smencils - Gourmet Scented Colored Pencils made from Recycled Newspapers, 10 Count, Gifts for Kids, School Supplies, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mythical Smencils - Limited Edition - Gourmet Scented Pencils (Graphite HB #2) with new Black Finish and Multi-layered Paper Construction, 10 Count - Gifts for Kids, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mini Cube 20 Pack Magic Cube, Puzzle Party Favors for Kids Party Puzzle Game Toys Classroom Rewards & School Prize for Students, Stress Relief Toys Goody Bag Filler Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Guoiondw 20 key chains, decorative items, fillers, Christmas gifts, holiday accessories, suitable for children's birthday school carnival rewards, reward boxes, toy classification, classroom 2020 • Amazon Business $12.78 1 $12.78
Creative Teaching Press Emoji Reward Stickers, Pack of 75 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $5.17 1 $5.17

Materials cost

$365.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.98

Sales tax

 $33.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$446.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.87

Total project goal

$525.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $525.79

1 Donor

-$262.89

Donations toward project cost

-$223.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.43

match offer

-$262.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.43

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