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Mr. Trongone from Paterson, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Incentives

Help me give my students rewarding incentives for making positive choices and working hard!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Trongone's classroom raised $160

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school encourages peaceful, positive, and productive behaviors. Incentives (crochet kits, paint kits, stress toys0 have a positive impact on a student's academic performance. They can also help to "boost" a student's confidence level and encourage hard work. Teaching a class that is not motivated or has disruptive behavior can be challenging, but positive incentives can create a motivating classroom environment.

The incentives will reward students who demonstrate peaceful, positive, and productive behaviors and work hard.

As a teacher, I try to encourage and give intrinsic and extrinsic incentives for a job well done in the classroom.

Students will be excited to do their best to earn prizes and incentives. Having incentives such as these craft kits will encourage my students to be peaceful, positive, and productive, as well as to participate more and try to be more engaged in lessons.

Mr. Trongone Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Minecraft SquishMe Series 3 - Perfect for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Stress Relief Toys, Fidget and Treasure Boxes - Minecraft Figures, Squishy Animals & Blind Bags Small Toys • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Cookie Box Crochet Kit for Beginners - Learn to Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animals - Gift - for Kids (13+) and Adults - Beginner-Friendly Yarn - Stitch-by-Stitch Video Tutorial - Bear Charlie • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Cookie Box Crochet Kit for Beginners - Learn to Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animals - Gift - for Kids (13+) and Adults - Beginner-Friendly Yarn - Stitch-by-Stitch Video Tutorial - Bear Bruno • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Crochetta Crochet Kit for Beginners, Crochet Starter Kit with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials, Crochet Animal Kits for Adults and Kids, DIY Craft Supplies, Flower Pot Coaster(40%+ Yarn) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Generic Flowers Paint by Numbers Kit for Adults,DIY Flowers Adult Paint by Number Kits,Acrylic Flower Adult Paint by Numbers Kit for Home Decoration(16x20 inch), MT12679 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
AllWenTo 5D Diamond Painting Kit for Kids with Wooden Frame Easy Small Anime Diamond Painting Full Drill Diamond Art Gem Painting for Beginners 7X7 inch (Stitch) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Cookie Box Crochet Kit for Beginners - Learn to Crochet Amigurumi Stuffed Animals - Gift - for Kids (13+) and Adults - Beginner-Friendly Yarn - Stitch-by-Stitch Video Tutorial - Oyster Pearl • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
ZICALSO Crochet Kit for Beginners,Beginner Crochet Kit with Step-by-Step Video Tutorials,Crochet Animal Kit,Beginner Crochet Kit for Adults Kids,Learn to Crochet Kit Beginners,2 Bees Couple • Amazon Business $8.45 1 $8.45
hkejoi Flower Paint by Numbers Kit for Adults, Flower Paint by Numbers for Adults Beginner, Adults Paint by Number Kits Rose for Gift Home Decor 16''W x 20''L • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$103.93

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.91

Total project goal

$159.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$159.40

1 Donor

-$79.69

Donations toward project cost

-$67.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.95

match offer

-$79.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.96

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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