Help me give my students snacks, candy, toys, stickers, and so much more!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Terry's classroom raised $363
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!
The majority of my students come from high poverty homes, and many don't have Internet access at home. It is not uncommon for students to come to second grade on a first grade level. Because of this, it seems that we are playing catch up for most of the year. Luckily, I teach in a wonderful school where teachers are willing to share resources and do whatever it takes to help students achieve success. Although many of my students are facing various challenges including broken homes, being raised by grandparents, and living in poverty, they are very motivated learners.
My Project
Controlling a classroom full of 8 year olds, all while trying to ensure 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 are 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 choose to spend their hard earned tickets for the lesser priced items, or save them for the higher priced items. We will use the dry erase boards to add and subtract the amount of tickets spent in the store.
I love that there is a much bigger life lesson hidden inside this system-economics!
Some students have never had the opportunity to earn money and make the choice on 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, all of which will benefit my students in the long run. Chips, cookies, candy, spinning tops, and yo-yos are sure to be hot items in my class store! A class store seems so simple, but has so many wonderful benefits---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
Sour Patch Kids Big Individually Wrapped Soft and Chewy Candy, 240 Count
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$13.58
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Joygogo 32 Pack Glider Planes,8" Long Flying Glider Plane,8 Different Designs,Easy Assembly,Durable Quality-Kids Party Favors for Valentines Airplanes,Birthday Party, Carnival Prizes
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$12.99
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Bazooka Candy Brands Variety Candy Box - 18 Count Lollipops w/ Assorted Flavors from Ring Pop, Push Pop, Baby Bottle Pop & Juicy Drop - Fun Candy for Birthdays and Celebrations
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$12.98
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ArtCreativity Rainbow Yoyos for Kids, Pack of 12, Metal Yo-Yo Toys with Colorful Designs, Birthday Party Favors, Goodie Bag Fillers, Holiday Stocking Stuffers, Classroom Prizes
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$12.97
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WeFidget 10 Pack 2.4" Stringy Balls, Great Sensory Toy, Bouncy Ball, Fun Party Favor, Monkey Stringy Balls (Multicolored)
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$12.90
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Airheads Candy, Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars, Watermelon, Bulk Taffy, Non Melting, Party, 0.55 oz (Pack of 36)
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$8.45
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Raymond Geddes Eraser Pencil Topper (Pack of 50)
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100 Pcs Inspirational Stickers for Hydroflasks, Reward Motivational Stickers for Teens, Students Teachers Employees Waterproof Vinyl Positive Laptop Stickers for Water Bottles Motorcycle
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50pcs Inspirational Stickers for Hydroflasks, Waterproof Durable Vinyl Encouragement Stickers for Students, Teachers and Company Employees Stickers (Short Sentence-1)
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Materials cost
$249.91
Vendor shipping charges
$3.89
Sales tax
$20.62
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$308.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.38
Total project goal
$362.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$362.55
2 Donors
-$120.84
Donations toward project cost
-$102.72
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$18.12
match offer
-$241.71
Match offer toward project cost
-$205.45
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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