Help me give my students exciting new treasure box toys like candy, pop-it key chains, and squish balls.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Terry's classroom raised $201
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students come in every day raring and ready to go! Our day always begins with several hugs and exciting news that they have to share with me. The greatest gift in the world is to be surrounded by children who love you despite your flaws, can't wait to see you every day, and think you hung the moon!
Most of my students come from high-poverty homes, and many don't have Internet access at home.
It is not uncommon for students to go to second grade on a first-grade level. Because of this, it seems that we are playing catchup for most of the year.
Luckily, I teach in a great school where teachers share resources and do whatever it takes to help students achieve success. Although many of my students face various challenges, including broken homes, being raised by grandparents, and living in poverty, they are motivated learners.
My Project
Controlling a classroom full of 8-year-olds while ensuring that learning is taking place is no easy feat. This year will be especially trying once we add social distancing to the mix! To make things a bit easier, I use a positive behavior system with tickets.
Students have been rewarded tickets for being responsible, following directions, being kind to their classmates, and making good decisions.
The students can also lose tickets for making poor choices in the classroom.
Throughout the week, students save their tickets in their school box. Every other Friday, I allow the students to shop at our classroom store. They can either spend their hard-earned tickets on the lower priced items or save them for, the higher priced items. I love that there is a much bigger economic life lesson hidden inside this system! Some students have never had the opportunity to earn money and choose what to spend it on. We all know that students are motivated by extrinsic rewards.
Unfortunately, a teacher's pocketbook can only stretch so far! If my project is funded, it will help promote good behavior and citizenship in my classroom, which will benefit my students in the long run. Ring pops, slime, and gum are sure to be hot items in my class store! A class store seems simple, but it has many incredible benefits for behavior, citizenship, and economics!
More than half 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
Zxhtwo 16 Pcs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Sensory Keychain Toys, Silicone Squeeze Rainbow Stress Relief Hand Toy, Anti-Anxiety Office Desk Toys for Kids Adults Square
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$22.00
2
$44.00
K.E.J. Squish Stress Ball 12 Pack LED Mesh Anti-Stress Ball Toys Squeeze Ball Fun for Boys Girls and Adults Easter Gift - Relieve Tension, Stress - Home, Travel and Office Use
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$17.98
2
$35.96
Original Gourmet Change Maker Mini Cream Swirl and Original Lollipops, 100 Count (Pack of 1)
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$21.98
1
$21.98
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy, Halloween, 5 lb Bag (360 Pieces)
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$13.16
1
$13.16
Sour Punch Twists 4 Flavor Individually Wrapped Sweet & Sour Candy with Blue Raspberry punch sour, 41.6 Oz
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$12.52
1
$12.52
Materials cost
$127.62
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$10.53
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$170.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$30.01
Total project goal
$200.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$200.07
2 Donors
-$100.03
Donations toward project cost
-$85.03
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.00
match offer
-$100.04
Match offer toward project cost
-$85.03
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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