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

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Money, Money, Money, Teaching Financial Literacy

Help me give my students supplies for our classroom token economy, such as prizes for the classroom store and colored paper to create the classroom money.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Burr's classroom raised $231

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are amazing! Our school is located in a rural part of central California in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains. We love our community and the natural resources we have in our area.

Many of my students come from middle to low-income families.

My students come to school every day excited to learn something new and ready to take on a new challenge. While our students have many obstacles in their lives, they persevere and succeed.

My Project

Work and you will be rewarded. In my classroom, the students' job is to come to school each day and work hard. Students who do this will be paid with classroom money. They may then spend their hard earned money on everyday items as well as entertainment and recreation.

Students love to be paid for a job well done.

I use a classroom economy in order to pay students for their work. Students who come to school on time, complete their homework and participate in class will be paid for their work. I tell my students that school is their job and in order to keep their "boss" happy (the teacher),​ they must do their job well. Students learn the importance of hard work, being paid for their efforts and using their hard earned money to purchase supplies, pay for everyday living expenses (rent on their desk), and earning recreation and entertainment time.

The colored copy paper will be used to run off money in multiple denominations for students to earn and spend as they wish and the toys will be available for purchase in my classroom store.

Mrs. Burr Curtis Creek Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Sonora, CA View local requests

More than half 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

30 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5"x 11", 24 lb/89 gsm, 5-Color Mixed Carton, 2500 sheets (22999) • Amazon Business $45.44 1 $45.44
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb/176 gsm, “Bright” 5-Color Assortment, 250 Sheets (99904) • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Party Favor Toys Assortment for Kids-Carnival Prizes for Kids Birthday Party Favors Prizes Box Toy Assortment for Classroom,Pinata Fillers, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Fillers-Include Mochi Squishy toys/Puzzle Cube/Speed Cube/Slap Bracelets(37 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb/ 89 gsm,"Cool" 5-Color Assortment, 500 Sheets(20274) • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
Stress Balls Puffer Stress Relief Toys Value Assortment Bulk 1 Dozen Stress Relax Toy Balls, Squeeze Ball Puffer Ball Assortment Most Popular Selection of Hand Exercise Balls & Therapy Balls • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Dreampark Emoji Keychain, Emoji Key Chain Mini Plush Pillows, Party Favors for Kids, Easter Eggs Fillers / Birthday Party Supplies 2" Set of 30 • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Smiley Man Stretchy Toy (Set Of 24) Sensory Gel Toy For Kids And Adults, Stress And Anxiety Relief Fidget Toy For Autism And ADHD, Cute, Colorful Party Favor Toy With Colorful Box [Ages 3] By Pick A T • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 2-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up, (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
GUOXUAN Wool Dryer Balls 6-Pack, XL Size Premium Reusable Best Natural Fabric Softener,Gift Se • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88

Materials cost

$149.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$195.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.54

Total project goal

$230.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $230.29

2 Donors

-$111.00

Donations toward project cost

-$101.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.15

match offer

-$110.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$93.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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