Help me give my students the motivational prizes they need to shape their behaviors and habits in order to be successful students!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Squire's classroom raised $595
This project is fully funded
My Students
In first grade, learning is doing. I work in a brand-new STEM school in Utah teaching 30 wiggly, enthusiastic 6-year-old students. Student learning gains from direct instruction pale in comparison to those gained through engaging, kinesthetic, collaborative learning tasks.
My classroom is a place where learning is loud, hands-on, student-centered, and rewarding.
Students spend much of their day in small groups working on interactive educational tasks to both learn and teach concepts to one another. It is a place where students are excited to come to school each day and discover and learn through fun, purposeful activities.
My Project
First grade is a critical year where students form attitudes about school and behavioral habits that will follow them throughout their academic career. A large portion of my job each day is to help mold these attitudes, habits, and behaviors of my students so they can be happy and successful at school.
Many times, being "good" or working hard just for the good feeling it produces internally is not enough motivation for my young students.
Each year, I spend much of my own money on motivational prizes to help encourage students as they develop the desirable behaviors. I have been able to transform the habits, attitudes, and lives of my students through doing this, but I need more financial support to continue to do this, as none of our budget money is allocated towards motivational prizes.
As I get approved funding for more motivational prizes, I will be able to have a plethora of materials to help motivate my students. Because of these materials, I will be able to more readily reward, praise, and excite my students to continue improving and becoming their best selves.
Kicko Bulk Marbled Unicorn Color Slime - Putty Cups - Galaxy Slime - 12 Pack Rainbow Colorful Sludge Great Toy for Any Child Favor, Gift, Birthday
• Amazon Business
$16.79
5
$83.95
Why Worry? Be Happy! Fun Bulk Toys Party Favors, Office Gifts - Neon Yellow Smile Funny Face Stress Ball - Happy Smiley Face Stress Balls Bulk Pack of 12 2" Stress Relief Smile Squeeze Ball By Neliblu
• Amazon Business
$9.97
4
$39.88
Kids Party Favors - Dinosaur Party Favors Pack including 10 Dinosaur Egg Shaped Erasers and 12 Dinosaur Rings, Great Kids Birthday Party Goodies for Birthday Party
• Amazon Business
$13.99
2
$27.98
Max Fun 200pcs Random Color Assortment Toys for Kids Birthday Party Favors Prizes Box Toy Assortment Classroom
• Amazon Business
$26.90
1
$26.90
Ivenf Pack of 50 5cm/2" Emoji Poop Plush Keychain Birthday Party Favors Supplies Mini Pillows Set, Emoticon Backpack Clips, Goodie Bag Stuffers Pinata Fillers Novelty Gifts Toys Prizes for Kids
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
LifeSavers Five Flavor Mix - 5 Lb Bag Bulk Wholesale
• Amazon Business
$21.18
1
$21.18
Starburst Bulk Candy Wholesale - 5 Pounds
• Amazon Business
$19.09
1
$19.09
Tootsies frooties assorted 5lb (2.27kg)
• Amazon Business
$19.05
1
$19.05
Amy&Benton 120PCS Carnival Prizes for Kids Birthday Party Favors Prizes Box Toy Assortment for Classroom
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Fun Central AU197 250 Pieces, 27mm Assorted Bouncing Balls Bulk for Kids, Rubber Swirl Bouncing Balls, High Bouncing Balls
• Amazon Business
$18.90
1
$18.90
IMEIJU 50 Pieces Eye Finger Puppets, Googly Eye Finger Puppets, Wiggly Eyeball Finger Puppet Rings Eye Finger Toy Kids Party Favor. ( 5 Colors )
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
Wind up Toys 25 pcs Assorted Toy Animal for Children's Party Gifts Kids Birthdays (More than 2 Dozen)
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
COVASA Slap Bracelets Party 72 PCs（24 Designs）Hearts/animal Print Kids Toys Christmas
• Amazon Business
$5.98
3
$17.94
Prextex 100 Pc Die Cast Toy Cars Party Favors Easter Eggs Filler or Cake Toppers Stocking Stuffers Cars Toys for Kids
• Amazon Business
$16.97
1
$16.97
Kicko Mini Flashlight Keychain - 24 Pack Assorted Colors, Green, Light Blue and Pink, Batteries Included - for Kids, Party Favor, Goody Bag Filler, Gift, Prize, Pocket Size, Chain for Key
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
50 Assorted Miniature Coil Rainbow Spring Toy - Multiple Shapes - Perfect Size for Kids - Bright Colors and Durable Designs - Awesome As Birthday Party Favors, Pinata Fillers, and Stocking Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$13.00
1
$13.00
35 Pack Punching Balloons, Neon Punch Balls with Rubber Band Handle for Party, Wedding, Assorted Color
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
ValeforToy Animals Figure,54 Piece Mini Jungle Animals Toys Set with Gift Box, Realistic Wild Animal Learning Party Favors Toys for Boys Girls Kids Toddlers Forest Small Farm Animals Toys Playset
• Amazon Business
$11.78
1
$11.78
Funcorn Toys Ocean Sea Animal, 52 Pack Assorted Mini Vinyl Plastic Animal Toy Set, Realistic Under The Sea Life Figure Bath Toy for Child Educational Party Cake Cupcake Topper,Octopus Shark Otter
• Amazon Business
$11.48
1
$11.48
Charmed Soft Squeeze Puffer Balls in Assorted bright Colors, Fun Fidget Sensory Toy, Awesome Party Favor, Gift Bag Filler, Pack of 12
• Amazon Business
$11.25
1
$11.25
JOLLY RANCHER Hard Candy, Bulk Candy, 5 Pounds
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Rantanto 12 Pieces Dinosaur Keychains For Kids Dino Party Favors Accessory
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Marvel Avengers Temporary Tattoos Party Set (75) -- Avengers Infinity War Tattoos Featuring Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America and More (Includes Separately Licensed Bookmark)
• Amazon Business
$5.50
1
$5.50
Materials cost
$468.22
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.02
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$505.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.16
Total project goal
$594.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$594.40
7 Donors
-$540.24
Donations toward project cost
-$483.99
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$56.25
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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