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Mrs. Ching from Kailua, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Economy Auction

Help me give my students auction items like Pokemon Battle Figurines, squishmallows, and LOL Mini Dolls so my students can spend their hard earned classroom money.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ching's classroom raised $292

This project is fully funded

My Project

This year the class is following the My Classroom Economy program. My Classroom Economy is a program that enables me to teach children financial responsibility through fun, experiential learning. It's a simple classroom economic system based on the idea that students need to apply for a job that contributes to our classroom community. By completing their job, they earn school "money" so that they can buy homework passes, snacks from the class store, and bid on items at our silent auction. The class carefully put together a list of items they would be interested in receiving as their reward for all their hard work. Some of the items from their wishlist include: Pokemon trading cards and figurines, LOL dolls, Squishmallows, finger puppets, color changing pencils, Pet's Alive, and Finger Skateboards

The students are working hard to earn their paycheck each month, so they may buy one of these prized items at our auction/class store!

By bringing real-world scenarios into the classroom, students see the impact of their decisions to save, spend, and budget. We would greatly appreciate your donation and support!

Mrs. Ching Kainalu Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kailua, HI View local requests 21 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squishmallows Original 3.5-Inch Clip-On Plush 5-Pack - Ultrasoft Official Jazwares Plush - Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Pokemon Battle Figure 8-Pack - Comes with 2” Pikachu, 2” Bulbasaur, 2” Squirtle, 2” Charmander, 2” Meowth, 2" Jigglypuff, 3” Loudred, and 3” Psyduck • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Pokemon Cards 50 Card Assorted Lot with Guaranteed V Pokemon • Amazon Business $6.74 3 $20.22
25 Rare Pokemon Cards with 100 HP or Higher (Assorted Lot with No Duplicates) (Original Version) • Amazon Business $5.40 3 $16.20
10 Pcs Finger Puppets Set,Plush Cute Animal Style Finger Puppets,Mini Soft Plush Finger Puppets Toy for Boys & Girls,Party Favors for Shows,Gift Box Filling • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Jazwares - Squishmallows 8" Sega Sonic Plush Assortment - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
L.O.L. Surprise! Mini LOL Surprise Color Change Surprise Series 2 Mini Collectible Doll with 5+ Surprises, Holiday Toy, Stocking Stuffers, Great Gift for Kids Girls Ages 4 5 6+ Years Old & Collectors • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Zonon Color Changing Mood Metallic Glitter Pencil with Eraser Wooden Pencils Heat Activated Color Changing Pencils Thermochromic Pencils for Prizes Birthday Gift Party Favors(15 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.79 2 $13.58
L.O.L. Surprise! World Travel™ Dolls with 8 Surprises Including Doll, Fashions, and Travel Themed Accessories - Great Gift for Girls Age 4+ • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Pets Alive Hamstermania (Orange) by ZURU Hamster, Electronic Pet, 20+ Sounds Interactive, Hamster Ball Toy for Girls and Children • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Pets Alive Hamstermania (Purple) by ZURU Hamster, Electronic Pet, 20+ Sounds Interactive, Hamster Ball Toy for Girls and Children • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
18 Pcs Mini Finger Skateboards Light up LED Finger Toys Novelty Glowing Skateboard Toys Fingerboard Decorations LED Fingertips Movement Finger Toy Skateboard Party Favors(Cool Style) • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$205.63

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.72

Total project goal

$291.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$291.48

6 Donors

-$145.74

Donations toward project cost

-$123.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.86

match offer

-$145.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$123.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.86

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$0.00

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