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Mrs. Krueger from Modesto, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Money Matters: Financial Literacy in Action

Help me give my students an engaging classroom economy experience by restocking our class store with rewards that inspire financial knowledge, accountability, and good behavior.

  • $701 goal

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

This project expired on August 8, 2025.

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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

By simulating real-world economic concepts within the classroom, students gain practical experience in earning, budgeting, and managing money. This system equips them with essential life skills like financial planning, decision-making, and setting priorities.

In a classroom economy, students typically earn classroom currency by completing assignments, demonstrating positive behavior, and taking on leadership roles within the classroom.

At the same time, they are required to pay regular expenses, such as desk rent, supply fees, or fines for breaking the rules. This setup mirrors real-life financial responsibilities, helping students understand the importance of managing money wisely to meet essential needs.

A key feature of the program is the classroom store, where students can use their earnings to purchase items such as school supplies, snacks, privileges, or other rewards. This opportunity reinforces lessons about budgeting, saving, and delayed gratification. Students who budget carefully can save for higher-value rewards, while those who spend impulsively may miss out, encouraging more thoughtful financial decisions.

The classroom economy also promotes independence and personal responsibility. Students learn that their financial outcomes are directly tied to their actions and choices. This approach introduces them to real-world financial principles early on, laying a foundation for future responsibilities like paying rent, managing utilities, and saving for long-term goals.

In summary, our classroom economy offers a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to teach students critical money management skills. It blends real-life learning with classroom engagement, preparing students for financial success both now and in the future.

Mrs. Krueger Josephine Chrysler Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

32 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avery EcoFriendly Laser/Inkjet Adhesive Name Badge Labels, 2 1/3" x 3 3/8", White, 160 Labels Per Box (42395) • Quill.com $36.99 5 $184.95
ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart Stackable Clear Storage Containers, Latching Box for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools (Blue handle) • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
30 Pack Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kid(6 Colors), Keychain Clip Doodle sketch Writing Pad, Toy Bulk for Toddler Rainbow Birthday Party Favor Classroom Supplies Treasure Box Prize Goody Bag Filler • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
400 Pack - Bodno Premium CR80 30 Mil Graphic Quality PVC Cards • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Tera Pro Wireless 2D QR Barcode Scanner 3 in 1 Bluetooth & 2.4GHz Wireless & USB Wired Connection Connect Smart Phone Tablet PC Image Bar Code Reader with Vibration Alert Model HW0002-O • Amazon Business $35.13 1 $35.13
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Gifts for Kids, Party Favors - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Raymond Geddes Incentive Number 2 Pencils For Kids (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $21.43 1 $21.43
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Benzem 50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars Set, Pull Back Racing Vehicles for Kids Toddlers, Bulk Toys Party Favors Treasure Box, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
90 Pieces Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Fruit Scented Bookmarks Fun Classroom Bookmarks 9 Styles Cute Marshmallow Pizza Apple Peach Banana Lemon Pineapple Cherry Bookmarks for Kids Girls Boys Student • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
200Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Kids Teens, Waterproof Vinyl Stickers, Aesthetic Laptop Stickers, Stickers for Water Bottles,Cute Stickers Packs • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Gluten Free Snack, Family Pack, 40 Ct, 32 oz • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$511.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.13

Total project goal

$700.86

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