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Mrs. Varughese from St. Augustine, FL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incentive Learning!

Help me give my students the motivation to reach goals and demonstrate leader behaviors.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Varughese's classroom raised $225

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are in fourth grade and ranging in ages from 8-10. Our school has 52% low income, which makes it difficult for many to take part in hands-on activities outside of school that would promote learning. As well, opportunities for field trips are hard for students who cannot afford to come along. This is why I want to bring the experience TO THE STUDENTS!

Walt Disney once said "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, & doing new things, because we're curious & curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.

The most impactful learning is accomplished when students are surrounded by opportunities to soak in stimulating and hands-on information. My goal is create a classroom without boundaries and borders!

My Project

These prizes will be given for a variety of reasons. To earn a prize, students may have to reach a learning goal or maintain classroom expectations. Using a prize box can be a great motivator. It can also aid in making the classroom feel like a positive, welcoming environment. Many times, the prize box works as a motivational tool. When students see something in the prize box that they want, students decide to do whatever it takes to be rewarded with that item. This can be helpful for those students who are not necessarily motivated to earn good grades. If the prize is an item that matters most to the student, then he or she may display an unstoppable persistence in getting that prize. The prize becomes a tangible validation of the child's learning. This can help the child gain an interest in his or her learning, as well.

Mrs. Varughese Otis A Mason Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

St. Augustine, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

23 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fidget Toy Pack, Sensory Toys Bundle for Stress Relief, Anti-Anxiety, Relaxing, and Calming for Kids and Adults, Hand Therapy Pack for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.95 5 $94.75
HINZER 100 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk Pull Apart Erasers 3D Puzzle Erasers Classroom Rewards and Prizes Class Treasure Box Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $21.24 3 $63.72

Materials cost

$158.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$190.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.68

Total project goal

$224.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $224.53

2 Donors

-$224.53

Donations toward project cost

-$190.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.68

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 $0.00

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