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Mrs. Noah from South Euclid OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Desk Pets: Bringing Joy to the Classroom

Help me give my students desk pets! These small, low-maintenance "animals" provide students with companionship, responsibility, and opportunities for emotional expression and self-regulation.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

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Social-emotional learning is essential for personal development, healthy relationships, academic success, and overall well-being. It equips individuals with the tools they need to thrive in an ever-changing and interconnected world. To help contribute to the positive climate of my classroom I would like to incorporate Desk Pets into my classroom environment.

While desk pets might seem like simple additions to the classroom, they can have surprisingly positive effects on mental health, productivity, and overall well-being of my students.

What are Desk Pets? Desk pets are small, usually low-maintenance toys or gadgets that students can keep on their desks during class. They come in various forms, including small robots, figurines, stress balls, or even virtual pets on digital devices.

Desk pet have been proven to have several benefits in the elementary classroom:

Engagement: Desk pets can capture students' interest and keep them engaged during lessons. They provide a point of focus that can help students stay attentive.

Comfort: Some students may feel anxious or restless during class, and having a desk pet to fiddle with can provide comfort and alleviate stress or nervousness.

Responsibility: Taking care of a desk pet can instill a sense of responsibility in students.

Behavior Management: Desk pets can be used as incentives for good behavior or as rewards for completing tasks or assignments.

Imagination: Desk pets can inspire creativity and imagination. Students may create stories or games involving their desk pets.

Social Interaction: Sharing desk pets or discussing them with classmates can encourage social interaction and cooperation among students.

Learning Tool: Depending on the type of desk pet, they can also serve as educational tools.

Overall, desk pets can contribute to the positive classroom environment in my classroom by promoting engagement, comfort, responsibility, and social interaction among my elementary school students.

Mrs. Noah
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trend Enterprises Inc. - Stinky Stickers Sweet Shapes 456/pk Acid-free Super Saver Pk • Teachers' School Supply $15.99 1 $15.99
Magnetic Super Star Rewards Jar - Classroom Behavior Management Tools, Marble Jar Reward System for Classroom, Behavior Chart for Classroom, Positive Behavior Chart, Incentive Chart - Simply Magic • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
KIZCITY 130 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids , Desk Pets Classroom , Puzzle Mini Bulk , Cute Treasure Box Toys Prizes Kids Gifts Students , Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
30 PCS Christmas Party Favors for Kids, Xmas Erasers Animal Puzzle Eraser Desk Pets for Kids Classroom Prizes, Stocking Stuffers, Pinata Goodie Bag Filler, Treasure Box Toys • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
PURPLE LADYBUG Puffy Stickers for Kids - 80 Different Foam Sticker Sheets with Over 1900 3D Stickers for Kids Ages 4-8 - Assorted Kids Stickers Pack Includes Stars, Animals, Dinosaur, Cars, & More • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Gojmzo 600 PCS Stickers for Kids, Cute Water Bottle Stickers, Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Laptop Skateboard Phone Computer Hydroflask, Cute Kawaii Animal Sticker Pack for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
FUNNISM 40PCS Pencil Erasers for Kids Bulk,3D Mini Erasers Puzzle Erasers,Animal Food Take Apart Eraser for Party Favors Gifts,Desk Pet,Classroom Prizes,Treasure Box Toys for Classroom,School Supplies • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
PURPLE LADYBUG Scratch and Sniff Stickers for Kids - Cool Teacher Stickers for Students, Teacher Supplies for Classroom, Reward Stickers - 1260 Smelly Stickers with 15 Different Scratch N Sniff Smells • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
140PCS Incentive Charts Sticker for Classroom Reward Chart for Kids Behavior, Potty Training Chore Chart for Toddlers Boys, Girls Class Teaching or Home Using(4 Designs- Ponds Forests Sea Space) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Perthlin 100 Pieces Sticker Charts for Kids Incentives Reward Chart for Kids Behavior in 4 Designs with 2160 Mini Animal Stickers Dry Erase Chore Chart for Classroom Teaching or Home Using • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Riccioney 40 Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers for Kids Desk Pets for Classroom Puzzle Mini Erasers Bulk Toys Gifts Party Favors Classroom Prizes Treasure Box • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
YGAOHF 400PCS Mini Christmas Erasers for Kids Bulk - Cute Santa Snowman Christmas Tree Erasers for Party Favors Xmas Gifts Homework Rewards • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Mini Erasers for Kids Bulk, 120 Pack Cute Animal Fruit Erasers, Novelty Erasers Tiny Erasers for Homework School Classroom Rewards, Back to School Supplies, Party Favors • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
300PCS Mini Fun Balls Erasers for Kids Bulk,Cute Assorted Novelty Pencil Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Party Favors School Student Prizes Gift (300Ball) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
300PCS Mini Fun Erasers for Kids Bulk,Cute Assorted Novelty Pencil Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Party Favors School Student Prizes Gift(300Fruit&Animal) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
Eureka Minecraft Mini Reward Charts With Stickers • School Specialty $4.87 1 $4.87
Carson-Dellosa Celebrate Learning Mini Incentive Charts, 660 Pieces Per Pack (148036) • Quill.com $4.40 1 $4.40

Materials cost

$182.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.29

Total project goal

$255.28

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 $255.28

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