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Ms. Johnson from Tuscaloosa, AL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspire, Motivate, Empower

Help me give my students some games and toys to inspire positive behavior in my classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Johnson's classroom raised $186

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are only a few weeks into the new school year, and I already know my class is going to be challenging. I have never had so many students who lack confidence, have no motivation to learn, and have very few independent skills. I am on the struggle bus to come up with new ways to help promote these skills. In addition, I have numerous boys with ADHD and two students with autism. Needless to say, my days are often long. I find myself spending more time correcting behaviors versus teaching. After researching some ideas, I would like to set up a school store. My students can earn "money" for positive behavior or by displaying independent skills. At the end of the week, they can visit the store to earn prizes. If they want to, they can save their money for bigger prizes. I will also be getting some math skills in while they visit the store. Most of the items in my cart will go into the school store. The other items, such as the laminating pouch, will allow me to laminate the fake money. I do have a wonderful group of students. They are very caring and loving, but I do need your help. Help me so I can inspire and motivate them to enjoy and love school.

Ms. Johnson Taylorville Primary 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.

Tuscaloosa, AL 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches, 9" x 11.5"/Letter Size/3 mil, 200 Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $17.01 1 $17.01
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
20 Pcs 2.5 inch Motivational Stress Balls Colorful Foam Balls,Inspirational Stress Relief Balls Hand Exercise Balls for Adults Girls Boys Party Favors Gifts • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Claw Machine Prizes Toys Refill for Kids, Mini Small Toy Bulk Party Favors Birthday Goodie Bags Stuffers, Pinata Filler Classroom Treasure Chest Toys Prize for Boys Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 Year Old • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
ALKNOT 72 PCS Party Favors Toys Assortment for Kids - 24pcs Sticky Hands, 36pcs Bouncy Balls and 12pcs Wall Crawler Men, Sticky Hand Bouncy ball for Children Stretchy Treasure Toy Bulk Party Favors… • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
6844 PCS Incentive Stickers, 64 Sheets Round Encouragement Stickers, Animals Donuts Cupcakes Stars Hearts Motivational Teacher Classroom Reward Gifts Encourage Kids to Do Chores Go to The Toilet • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
50-Pack Dog Tag Chain Ball Chain Necklace Bulk, Beaded Necklace Chains for Jewelry Making DIY Crafts, Military Blank Dog Tag Necklace for Men, Silver Nickel Plated Metal 24" Long 2.4mm Ball Bead Chain • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
66 Pack Classroom Incentive Chart in 2 Designs with 2024 Star Stickers for Classroom Teaching or Family Using • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ozepao 380 Styles (30 Sheets) Glow In The Dark Luminous Temporary Tattoos for Kids, Fake Tattoo Stickers for Boys and Girls, Party Favors Supplies, Goodie Bags Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Carson Dellosa 36-Piece Colorful Library Pockets Bulletin Board Cutouts, Library Pocket Classroom Cutouts for Bulletin Board, Classroom Labels, Library Décor, Reading & Language Arts Classroom Décor • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75
Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers, Candy, Cherry-Lemon, Strawberry-Grape & Orange-Lime, Sweet and Sour, Gummy Worms, 7.2 oz • Amazon Business $2.40 2 $4.80

Materials cost

$116.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.80

Total project goal

$185.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$185.34

1 Donor

-$92.67

Donations toward project cost

-$78.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.90

match offer

-$92.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.90

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$0.00

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