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Ms. Arena from Brooklyn NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Meaningful Motivation

Help me give my students the rewards and prizes they work so hard to earn.

  • $191 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

As a teacher in a low-income school district, I see my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative, engaging and meaningful learning experiences this school year.

My students work very hard each day.

They love praise and rewards for their efforts, progress and good behavior. We have several systems in place in our classroom for the students to earn rewards.

My Project

My students work so hard and deserve to be rewarded for their hard work. They also crave the attention of getting praise and prizes as rewards.

Rewards like colorful pencils, pads, crayons and toys are a way to motivate these students and show them their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

The wipes will be used for the students to clean up after doing any crafts. The tissues are greatly needed for all of our little, runny noses that come to school all winter.

My students sometimes ask for an extra prize to take home to a sibling, which we often do. We are constantly refilling our treasure chest with stickers, toys, prizes, and snacks. They love seeing the treasure chest and seeing all the new rewards!

Ms. Arena
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quill Brand Flat Box Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, White, 100 Sheets/Box (7TF830) • Quill.com $1.43 18 $25.74
Mikulala Glow in The Dark Birthday Party Favors for Kids Prizes Box Toys for Classroom 24 Pack Light Up Toys Hand Spin Stress Relief Anxiety Toys Bulk Fidget Toys Boys Girls LED Neon Party Supplies… • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
60 Bulk Pack Colorful Building Block Bricks Mini Notepads Spiral Notebooks Kids Carnival Birthday Theme Party Favor Supplies Decoration for Teens Girls Boys Teacher Children Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
POKONBOY 42 Pack Mochi Squishy Toys Squishies, Cat Panda Unicorn Squishy Mini Kawaii Squishies Birthday Party Favors Cute Animals Stress Relief Toys Carnival Prizes for Kids Boys Girls Christmas • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Pull Back Car, 20 Pcs Assorted Mini Truck Toy and Race Car Toy Kit Set, Funcorn Toys Play Construction Vehicle Playset Educational Preschool for Kids Children Party Favors Birthday Game Supplies • Amazon Business $12.78 1 $12.78
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent and Citrus Blend, 75 Wipes/Canister, 3 Canisters/Value Pack (30208) • Quill.com $11.99 1 $11.99
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors, 8/Box (52-0008) • Staples Advantage $0.69 15 $10.35
S&S Worldwide, Small Asst Velvet Puzzles Pk/24, (PS1355) • Staples Advantage $9.29 1 $9.29
24 Make A Unicorn Stickers For Kids - Great Unicorn Theme Birthday Party Favors - Fun Craft Project For Children 3+ - Let Your Kids Get Creative & Design Their Favorite Unicorn Stickers • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Blue Ink, 12/Pack (GSMG11BE) • Quill.com $2.87 2 $5.74

Materials cost

$129.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.54

Total project goal

$190.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$190.26

1 Donor

-$96.00

Donations toward project cost

-$81.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.40

match offer

-$94.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.14

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$0.00

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