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Ms. Rosero from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Rewards Place: Fueling Success in the Classroom!

Help me give my students for 2024-2025—a Learning Rewards Place—to create a mini-store where students can redeem tokens they've earned for their academic achievements and positive behaviors.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rosero's classroom raised $362

This project is fully funded

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 Project

My goal is to create a dynamic mini-store where students can redeem tokens they've earned for their academic achievements and positive behaviors. Implementing an effective reward system for my kindergarten to 2nd-grade students will yield numerous positive outcomes for students, such as:

1.

Enhanced Motivation and Engagement: Rewards, both tangible and verbal, significantly boost students' motivation and engagement in classroom activities. When children know they will be recognized and rewarded for their efforts, they are more likely to participate actively and enthusiastically in their learning.

2. Improved Behavior: Positive reinforcement helps in shaping and maintaining desirable behaviors. By consistently rewarding good behavior, students learn to adhere to classroom rules and expectations, leading to a more orderly and conducive learning environment.

3. Increased Academic Performance: Recognizing academic achievements with rewards encourages students to put forth their best effort in their studies. This can lead to improved grades and a deeper understanding of the material, as students strive to achieve the standards set for rewards.

4. Development of Self-Esteem and Confidence: When students receive positive feedback and rewards, their self-esteem and confidence grow. They begin to believe in their abilities and are more willing to take on new challenges and persist through difficulties.

5. Enhanced Social Skills: Group rewards and collaborative activities foster teamwork and social interaction. Students learn to work together, share, and support each other, which are crucial skills for their overall development.

6. Positive Classroom Atmosphere: A reward system contributes to a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere. Celebrating successes, both big and small, creates a sense of community and belonging, making students feel happy and secure in their learning environment.

Using tangible materials as rewards can be a highly effective way to motivate and engage young learners.

Ms. Rosero Mariano Azuela Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Chicago, IL 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

20 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kiddy Dough Party Pack - 80 Colorful Containers of Soft, Non-Toxic Mini PlayDough for Creative Fun - Safe & Educational - Ideal Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Artilife 4 Pieces Pencil Grips Trainer for Both Right-Handed and Left-Handed, Kids Handwriting Aid Correction Tool for Preschool Homeschool Kindergarten Classroom • Amazon Business $7.05 5 $35.25
24 Bulk Coloring Books for Kids Ages 4-8 - Assorted 24 Licensed Coloring Activity Books for Boys, Girls | Bundle Includes Full-Size Books, Crayons, Stickers, Games, Puzzles, More (No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
200PCS Teens Hero Stickers for Water Bottles Superhero Stickers for Boys Teens Adults Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Bulk for Skateboard Luggage Laptops Bumper Comic Legends Theme Party Supplies • Amazon Business $8.59 3 $25.77
Coloring Book for Kids: Super Cute Animals, Unicorns, Mermaids, Treats and More for Ages 4-8 and 8-12 • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
20 Pack Coloring Books for Kids with 20 Stacking Crayons Set Mini Coloring Books Bulk for Kids Ages 2-4-8-12 Small Activity Books For Birthday Party Favors Gifts Goodie Bags Stuffers Classroom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Uppercase Alphabet Stamps, Set of 26 Letters and Punctuation, Ages 4+, Letters Stamps for Kids,Back to School Supplies,Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $19.14 1 $19.14
100 Pcs Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs, Dinosaur, Zoo Safari Stampers) for Party Favor, Carnival Prizes, School, Easter Egg Stuffers, Halloween, Christmas • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lakeshore Learn the Alphabet! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Learn to Count! Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Tiny Mills 50 Pcs Emoji Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs) for Emoji Birthday Party Favors,Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers, Game Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Teacher Stamps • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Faccito Coloring Books Kids Party Favors 24 Pcs Xmas Mini Coloring Book Bulk DIY Art Drawing Book Set for Stocking Goodie Bags Stuffer Holiday Party Supply Gift School Activities Filler(Santa) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Faccito Coloring Books Kids Party Favors 24 Pcs Xmas Mini Coloring Book Bulk DIY Art Drawing Book Set for Stocking Goodie Bags Stuffer Holiday Party Supply Gift School Activities Filler (Maple Leaf) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79

Materials cost

$271.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.60

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$307.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.23

Total project goal

$361.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $361.52

5 Donors

-$178.56

Donations toward project cost

-$155.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.03

Matching donations from our partners

-$178.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$151.76

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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