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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun Incentives

Help me give my students fidget zipper bracelets, erasers, stickers and squish toys for incentives.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $291

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach at a high-poverty school, where 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch! I have high expectations that they will grow and learn beyond what is expected.

School is a safe and happy place for my students.

Each day, they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together. For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.

My Project

Incentives are powerful tools. Positive incentives can create a motivating classroom and school environment. I want to support and reward students in our class and school by giving them incentives for their hard work and good behavior. I feel students should be rewarded to continue their motivated effort.

Our school is implementing the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program this year.

The mission of the PBIS program is to provide support for positive behavior at all levels of the school including school-wide, classroom, and individual support. Students love stickers, mini erasers, fidget toys, bracelets and rings. When using positive behavior support and appropriate classroom management, research has shown a decrease in problems which increases academic time.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Garland, TX 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

22 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
totes Clear Bubble Umbrella (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $35.37 3 $106.11
UpBrands 96 Party Favors for Kids Easter Egg Stuffers, Friendship Zipper Bracelets 7.5” Stress Relief Fidget Toys, Kit for Valentines, Birthday, Goodie Bags, Easter Egg Fillers, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
80PCS Mochi Squishy Toys Kids Party Favors Kawaii Mini Squishies Animals Fruit Stress Relief Toys Bulk Classroom Prizes Easter Egg Fillers Christmas Goodie Bag Stuffers Kids Valentines Gifts, Random • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
100PCS 3D Mini erasers Include Various Styles. They are Detachable.Cute erasers That can be Used as Classroom prizes or Desk Toys for Kids. They can Also be Used as a Treasure Box Toy for a Classroom • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker. • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Friendship Bracelets for Kids - (Bulk Pack of 144) Neon Adjustable Woven Rope Best Friend Bracelets for Girls and Boys - Bff Toys for Prizes, Birthdays & Party Favors by Bedwina • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Colorful Assorted Plastic Glitter Toy Rings | Bag Of 144 Rings (Hearts, Bears, Stars, Hands & Flowers) | Use As Party Favors, Cake Toppers, In Goody Bags, Piñatas, Arts, Crafts & More • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$213.74

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$246.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.58

Total project goal

$290.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$290.53

13 Donors

-$215.50

Donations toward project cost

-$191.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.22

match offer

-$65.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.54

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$0.00

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