Help me give my students incentives to buy as their reward for positive behavior and beating learning goals!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Terry's classroom raised $197
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students come in every day roaring and ready to go! Our day always begins with several hugs and exciting news that they have to share with me. To be surrounded by children who love you despite your flaws, can't wait to see you every day, and think you hung the moon is the greatest gift in the world!
The majority of my students come from high poverty homes, and many don't have Internet access at home.
It is not uncommon for students to come to second grade on a first grade level. Because of this, it seems that we are playing catch up for most of the year.
Luckily, I teach in a wonderful school where teachers are willing to share resources and do whatever it takes to help students achieve success. Although many of my students are facing various challenges including broken homes, being raised by grandparents, and high poverty, they are very motivated learners.
My Project
I love that there is a much bigger life lesson hidden inside this system-economics! Controlling a classroom full of 8 year olds, all while trying to ensure that learning is taking place is no easy feat. To make things a bit easier, I use a positive behavior system with tickets. Students are rewarded tickets for being responsible, following directions, being kind to their classmates, and making good decisions. The students can also lose tickets for making poor choices in the classroom. Throughout the week, students save their tickets in their school box. Every other Friday, I allow the students to shop at our classroom store. They can either choose to spend their hard earned tickets for the lesser priced items, or save them for the higher priced items.
Some students have never had the opportunity to earn money and make the choice on what to spend it on.
We all know that students are motivated by extrinsic rewards. Unfortunately, a teacher's pocketbook can only stretch so far! If my project is funded, it will help promote good behavior and citizenship in my classroom, all of which will benefit my students in the long run. A class store seems so simple, but has so many wonderful benefits---behavior, citizenship, and economics!
More than half 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
ChefSlime Barrel O Slime Mud Sludge Putty - Wet, Non Sticky, Stress Relief, Super Soft & Squishy Toy for Kids |Jumbo Pack | 24 Pcs
• Amazon Business
$14.98
1
$14.98
king's store 200 PCS Toy Rocket Balloons Long Balloon Flight of Giant Rocket Balloons to Whistle (Free of Charge Pump)
• Amazon Business
$12.91
1
$12.91
Play-Doh Party Bag Dough (15 Count)
• Amazon Business
$5.97
2
$11.94
FUN DIP (Lik M Aid) 48ct
• Amazon Business
$10.24
1
$10.24
Neliblu Sticky Fingers, Fun Toys, Party Favors, Wacky Fun Stretchy Glitter Sticky Hands, Party Favors, Birthday Parties, Toys for Sensory Kids, 24 Piece
• Amazon Business
$8.57
1
$8.57
Materials cost
$124.58
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$10.28
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$166.73
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$29.42
Total project goal
$196.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$196.15
0 Donors
-$0.00
Donations toward project cost
-$0.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$196.15
Match offer toward project cost
-$166.73
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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