Every year, I engage my third graders with a business project. They learn how to earn (fake) money by selling products within our classroom in exchange for their classroom cash. In the end they will find out who earned the most classroom cash and who's business was the most successful. I would love to have a sublimation printer and sublimation blanks (i.e. keychains, coasters, air fresheners) so they could design, create, and sell products to each other and learn how to run a business.
I want to enable my students to learn about business creation and sales through the production and selling of customized items.
By engaging students in the process of creating and selling personalized items, they will instill an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age.
Through hands-on experience, students will learn about the fundamentals of business, including product development, marketing, and customer service. Working with sublimation technology will encourage students to unleash their creativity and explore innovative ways to design and customize products. They will have the opportunity to express themselves artistically and develop their problem-solving skills as they tackle design challenges. Through the creation and fictitious sale of customized items, students will gain practical experience in managing finances, budgeting, and pricing strategies. They will learn about the value of money, profit margins, and the importance of making informed financial decisions.
Empowering students with entrepreneurship skills at a young age will not only prepare them for future success in the workforce but also foster a sense of confidence and self-efficacy. Your support for this project will provide our third-grade students with an invaluable learning opportunity that will inspire and empower them to become innovative and enterprising individuals.
VEVOR Heat Press Machine 15 x 15 Inch 8 in 1 Heat Press 800W Sublimation Machine 360° Rotation Swing Away 8 in 1 Shirt Printing Machine Dual-Tube Heating for DIY T-Shirts Cap & Mugs Blue
• Amazon Business
$269.98
1
$269.98
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 Wireless All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF and Ethernet – Ideal-for Your Home Office, White
• Amazon Business
$239.99
1
$239.99
Hiipoo Sublimation Ink Refilled Bottles Compatible for ET2400 ET2720 ET2760 ET2750 ET4800 ET-2800 ET-2803 ET-2850 Inkjet Printers Heat Press Transfer on Mugs T-Shirts
• Amazon Business
$24.49
2
$48.98
Xuhal 96 Pcs Thick Sublimation Magnet Blanks Sublimation Blank Refrigerator Magnets with 48 Pcs Larger Square Blanks, 48 Pcs Fridge Magnets for Kitchen Microwave Oven Office Decor 2.8 x 2 Inch
• Amazon Business
$28.79
1
$28.79
150 PCS Sublimation Blank Car Coasters, 2.75 in Circular Opening Blank Sublimation Coasters for Thermal Sublimation DIY Crafts, Car Coasters.
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
A-SUB Sublimation Paper 8.5x11 Inch 110 Sheets ONLY Compatible with Sublimation Printer and Sublimation Ink 125g
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Frienda 40 Pieces Sublimation Blanks Wristlet Keychain DIY Blank Wrist Lanyard Heat Press Transfer Neoprene Wristlet Keychain Wrist Lanyard Keychain Holder for DIY Crafts Women Girls
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
EPSON 522 EcoTank Ink Ultra-high Capacity Bottle Black (T522120-S) Works with EcoTank ET-2720, ET-2800, ET-2803, ET-2840, ET-4700, ET-4800, ET-4810
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
100PCS Car Coaster Packaging for Selling, Sublimation Blanks Car Coasters Cards with Bags, Sublimation Car Coasters Display Cards 6.8x2.85In, Heat Press Machines Accessories
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$675.65
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$61.82
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.13
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$777.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Yee and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
