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Ms. Tavares from Brooklyn NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let's Get Motivated!

Help me give my students a variety of prizes to give them the motivation to keep reaching for the stars.

  • $166 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I am a teacher in a low-income school. My students are faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, my students crave creative and meaningful learning experiences that will help them thrive during their school year. I am responsible for teaching math and science to two groups of students. My homeroom class consists of a mix of general education with English language learners. My second class is a general education class. Each classroom consisting of 25 students. Total of 50 students that I am teaching math and science to this school year. We would love for our classroom to support all educational needs of each student.

My Project

Third grade is by far very challenging for an 8 year old. The gap in curriculum is great and it is their first time taking the NYS Exams which can be very overwhelming. Sometime they just need a little motivation to keep them going through those tough moments when the work can be very challenging. Classwork, homework, focusing and being a team player are very important parts of our day. Prizes put a smile on their little faces and makes them feel good that they are doing their best and to not give up. Knowing how hard they work I like to reward them throughout the week to help keep them focused and to keep reaching for the stars!

Ms. Tavares
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fun Express - Mega Pencil Assortment (250 Bulk Set of Number 2 Pencils) • Amazon Business $34.79 1 $34.79
48 Mini Emoji Notepads Emoticon Face Themed Birthday Party Favor Supplies Decoration Spiral Memo Notebooks Drawing Pad Goodie Bag Stuffer Fillers Prize Giveaways For Kids Teacher Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $12.95 2 $25.90
Kissdream 130PCS Carnival Prizes for Kids Birthday Party Favors Prizes Box Toy Assortment for Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Mega Pack Of 50 Coil Springs - Assorted Emoji Silly Faces And Colors, Mini Spring Toy For Party Favor, Carnival Prize, Gift Bag Filler, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
OHill 48 Pack Emoji Emoticons Silicone Wristbands Bracelets Kids Birthday Party Supplies Favors Prize Rewards, Kids Size • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Play-Doh Party Bag Dough (15 Count) • Amazon Business $4.89 1 $4.89

Materials cost

$109.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.83

Total project goal

$165.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$165.52

3 Donors

-$115.52

Donations toward project cost

-$98.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.33

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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