My classroom of 35 fifth grade students is in a school of high poverty. All of our students receive free lunch and breakfast here at school. Many of my children are homeless, living in shelters or in their cars. I have children who have hard to handle behaviors due to the high stress in their lives. The background knowledge that most of the children have is lacking due to the fact that most of their parents speak another language, are unable to read in their home language, don't speak English, didn't graduate high school, and most of them are working more than one job, leaving many of my kids home alone. Due to the negative outside impact of this world on their lives, the parents and children have other things to focus on.
Many children in the surrounding areas don't have to worry about the daily impacts that my students face, such as witnessing shootings in their apartment complex and having to hide behind a dumpster so they don't get shot.
I try to expose them to various activities that they wouldn't be able to access otherwise.
My Project
My students are participating in a classroom economy. Learning how to save and when to splurge. However, I need high interest activity kits to help my children learn about needs versus wants. Every week I hold an auction for my students to spend their money. This is an opportunity to teach them about what happens if they spend more than they have. Also thinking about the future: "if rent is due every month and I barely make enough to pay rent, can I afford this luxury? Will I need to make more money?" These kits are exciting enough to entice them to ask the hard questions and do the extra things to make more money.
My students need to understand how the economy works and how to use their money responsibly, so they don't end up evicted or without utilities due to money mismanagement.
My students live in very high poverty situations, and my students, like every other child, want things and don't understand why they can't have it.
My ultimate goal is to help my students understand how the"real world" works. Especially before they are out there in it. My students have been in this economy since the start of the year, and they absolutely love it. The prizes I have used so far are nice but haven't been valuable enough to them to work for the extra money.
DROCON Mini Drone for Kids, Scouter Foldable Beginner drone with Altitude Hold/3D Flips/Self-Rotating/Headless Mode/One-Key Take-Off & Landing/One-Key Return/Speed Adjustment/2 Charge Ways
• Amazon Business
$29.99
3
$89.97
Fisca RC Car Remote Control Stunt Car, 4WD Monster Truck Double Sided Rotating Tumbling - 2.4GHz High Speed Rock Crawler Vehicle with Headlights for Kids Age 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-12 Year Old
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$22.99
3
$68.97
Gifts for Teen Girls, TOPTOY Flashing LED Gloves Gift Ideas for Teen Boys Girls Autism Cool Toys for 3-12 Years Old Boys Girls Christmas Xmas Stocking Stuffers Stocking Fillers Halloween TTUSTTG01
• Amazon Business
$13.99
3
$41.97
iTeknic Electric Blanket Heated Throw with Fast Heating Technology, 10 Temperature Settings, Overheating Protection and Auto Shut Off 61"x 50" (Royal Blue)-Washable Heated Blanket
• Amazon Business
$33.99
1
$33.99
QUN XING RC Cars - Remote Control Car Licensed by Lamborghini Veneno Vehicle Sport Racing Hobby Grade Model Car 1/24 Scale for Kids Adults(Red)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
W-plus Flashing Finger Lighting Gloves LED Colorful Rave Gloves 7 Colors Light Show, Light-up Toys
• Amazon Business
$8.99
3
$26.97
The Don't Laugh Challenge - 10 Year Old Edition: The LOL Interactive Joke Book Contest Game for Boys and Girls Age 10
• Amazon Business
$7.99
3
$23.97
Outdoor Revolution Hanging Travel Toiletry Bag For Men and Women, Organizer Waterproof Kit with Heavy-duty Zippers, Including Side pockets Handle and Swivel Hook (Purple) 12 X 8 X 4 inch
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Materials cost
$336.81
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.05
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$371.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$65.62
Total project goal
$437.48
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