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Mrs. Gookins from Reno, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making a Math Classroom More Fun!

Help me give my students flexible seating for a cool down corner and relaxed environment. Please also help with class incentives and keeping pencils sharp.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gookins's classroom raised $478

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My Project

The flexible seating will be used to give students a relaxed learning environment while they are working on independent work or simply need to cool down. Many of the other items are being used for class incentives. Students will have the opportunity to earn these items through turning in assignments and working hard in class. Students are regularly having trouble using the wall pencil sharpener, so the electric one will cause less learning disruptions in class. The logic games will allow for brain breaks from our regular lessons while still growing critical thinking skills.

My main goal for this project is to make my math classroom a welcoming and relaxed environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education through incentives.

My students are special because they each bring a unique background into our classroom each day.

Mrs. Gookins Cold Springs Middle School Grades 6-8 Reno, NV View local requests

More than a third 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

198 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Math Notebook 1/2 Inch Squares: Lined Graph Paper Composition Notebook [Large 8.5X11] 2 squares per inch • Amazon Business $6.92 20 $138.40
Big Joe Milano Lenox Denim Cobalt Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $54.43 2 $108.86
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Black Forest Juicy Burst Low Fat Mixed Fruit Snacks, 32 oz, 40 Packs/Box (FER47149) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
AFMAT Electric Heavy Duty, Classroom Pencil Sharpener for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Professional Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Hasbro Classic Jenga Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $22.49 1 $22.49
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$367.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.59

Total project goal

$477.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.26

1 Donor

-$477.26

Donations toward project cost

-$405.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.59

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