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Ms. Michelle from Sunnyvale, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivate and Educate

Help me give my students preferred motivation and reinforcement in the classroom to enjoy.

  • $185 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The mini claw prize machine and the accompanying prizes serve as powerful tools for enhancing our student's learning experience in several ways:

Motivation and Engagement:

The interactive nature of the claw prize machine captures students' attention and motivates them to actively participate in classroom activities.

The thrill of earning prizes creates a positive reinforcement loop, encouraging students to excel in their academic tasks.

Behavioral Incentives:

The machine and prizes can be used as positive reinforcement for good behavior, fostering a positive and respectful classroom environment.

Recognizing and rewarding positive behaviors contributes to a more conducive learning atmosphere.

Skill Development:

The claw machine introduces an element of skill and coordination, promoting the development of fine motor skills among students.

It provides a fun and hands-on way for students to enhance their hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking.

Social Interaction:

Collaborative activities involving the claw machine encourage teamwork and social interaction, fostering a sense of community within the classroom.

Ms. Michelle Bishop Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Michelle

Sunnyvale, 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

90 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 Pcs Mini Plush Animals Toys Set Cute Small Stuffed Animal Keychain Assortment for Boys Girls Carnival Prizes Claw Machine Party Favors Classroom Rewards Goodie Bag Fillers, 28 Styles • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Etna Electronic Arcade Claw Machine - Toy Grabber Machine with Flashing LED Lights and Sound • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Leeche Premium Pop Party Favors Toys for kids,107PCS Prize Box Toys for All Ages kids,Birthday Party, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest, Goody Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Pencil Bulk Puzzle Erasers Toys Gifts for Classroom Prizes,Game Reward,Treasure Box,Easter Egg Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers,Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

Materials cost

$114.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.74

Total project goal

$184.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.93

3 Donors

-$92.46

Donations toward project cost

-$78.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.87

match offer

-$92.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.87

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 $0.00

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