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Mrs. Ford from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focusing Tools and Tricks!

Help me give my students the motivation to focus through positive behavior incentives.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ford's classroom raised $326

This project is fully funded

My Project

The goal of my project is to develop a system of behavior and emotional management that is tailored to my students' individual needs and interests. An effective program will optimize student learning. The charts, tools, and student incentives in this project are the perfect way to create a smooth, effective classroom environment.

Unfortunately, learning differences and attention deficits often go hand and hand.

Many of my students have trouble focusing on instruction and completing their work. I provide my students instruction through a pull-out program, so I only see them for a small portion of the day. Therefore, it is important that we make the most of our time together. My students love getting praise, treats, and rewards. A positive behavior system will encourage my students to take ownership of their actions, emotions, and learning. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mrs. Ford William Rowen 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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simply magic 50+5 PCS Magnetic Clever Cookies Rewards Jar for Kids - Behavior Management Classroom Tools, Marble Jar Reward System for Classroom, Positive Behavior Reward Chart for Classroom • Amazon Business $19.50 3 $58.50
Roowest 12 Pieces Coin Jars for Behavior Tokens 16oz Plastic Reward Jar Coin Money Jars Token Jars for Classroom Behavior Management School Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Amy&Benton 800PCS Classroom Treasure Box Prizes Kids Birthday Party Favors Goody Bag Fillers Kid Carnival Prizes Box Toys Assortment Treasure Chest Toys Assorted Pinata Filler • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
ArtCreativity 150 PC Pencil Assortment for Kids, Fun Assorted Number 2 Pencils, Bulk Wooden Writing Pencils with Erasers, Teacher Supplies for Classroom, Student Reward, Stationery Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Emoticon Clip Over The Page Bookmarks - 36 Bulk Bookmarks for Kids Girl’s Boys- School Student Incentives – Library incentives – Reading Incentives - Party Favor Prizes - Classroom Reading Awards! • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
300 Pieces Behavior Tokens for Caught Being Good Coins Plastic Coins Fake Coins Smile Face Toy Plastic Kindness Coins for Classroom Behavior Incentives Teacher Handout Rewards Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
ArtCreativity Glow in The Dark Smile Face Bouncy Balls - Bulk Pack of 36, 1 Inch High Bounce Balls for Kids, Christmas Party Favors, Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
50 School Doodles Reward Punch Cards for Teachers and Students - Kids Classroom and Homeschool Behavior Management Incentive Cards • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Reward Punch Cards (Pack of 100) Behavior Incentive Awards for Classroom Business Kids Behavior Students Teachers, 2 x 3 inches • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Hygloss Behavior Stickers, 1/2", Assorted Colors, 320 ct. (HYG41825) • Quill.com $8.89 1 $8.89
Kenson Kids Token Board • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.06 1 $8.06

Materials cost

$243.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.87

Total project goal

$325.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$325.81

2 Donors

-$268.44

Donations toward project cost

-$268.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$47.37

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$0.00

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