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Mrs. Maisto from Pleasantville NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Inspire and Motivate 1st Graders During Covid!

Help me give my students gift cards and rewards for wearing their masks, keeping their workspace clean, and social distancing!

  • $793 goal

This project expired on March 16, 2022.

This project expired on March 16, 2022.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 am privileged to teach six and seven-year-olds in my ESL/first grade classroom. Our district is a low income/high diversity school district, 98% percent of the students receive free breakfast and lunch daily. I want to be able to provide them with the opportunity to learn in a stress-free environment. Many of my students have only one parent working or no parents working due to the dwindling economy. Some of our families have arrived from other countries understanding very little English. We were virtual last year due to COVID-19, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom during these times of change. I want to boost their social well-being and wellness!

My Project

50% 0f my students have asthma, having a classroom air purifier will help clean the air and slow down the spread of covid. I need my students healthy and in school ready to learn. Promoting (PBIS) positive behavior where students are being encouraged to make good choices such as wearing a mask all day, staying 3 feet apart, wiping down their desks and washing their hands can be a challenge in first grade. Rewarding students with Amazon cards and goodies makes learning fun. Keeping a healthy stress free environment is my goal this year.

Motivation makes everyone happy and on target for caring about themselves and others.

We always try to make the Best Better!

Mrs. Maisto
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon.com $10 Gift Card - Pack of 10 Mini Envelopes • Amazon Business $100.00 4 $400.00
LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Allergies Pets Hair in Bedroom, H13 True HEPA Filter, 24db Filtration System Cleaner Odor Eliminators, Ozone Free, Remove 99.97% Dust Smoke Mold Pollen, Core 300, White • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Starbucks Gift Cards, Multipack of 4 - $10 • Amazon Business $40.00 2 $80.00
MEIEST 15 PCS Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy, Simple Silicone Rainbow Stress Relief Hand Toy,Squeeze Key-Chain Toy for Adults and Kids,Colorful Anti-Anxiety Office Desk Toys(3 Shapes) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
24pcs Mochi Squishy Toys Set with Storage Box, Mini Squishies Kawaii Animal Squishys Party Favors for Kids,Stress Reliever Anxiety Toys for Kids Adults,Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98

Materials cost

$633.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$673.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.85

Total project goal

$792.31

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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