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Ms. Marek from Las Vegas NV is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Positive Reward Program - Motivators & Rewards

Help me give my students animal toys, pencils, candy, stickers and other positive reinforcements for great behavior and encourage class participation. My middle schoolers will love these motivational items and encourage them to be outstanding citizens in social studies class.

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  • $643 still needed
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My Project

I teach 8th grade in a high at-risk and low income school. I have about 35 students in each class and 8 classes total (approximately 280 kids). I would love for my students to earn rewards for good classroom behaviors and choices. These include student participation, bringing materials, outstanding grades, and positive peer interactions during collaborative activities. As 8th graders (age 13/14) they often lack the intrinsic motivation to do well in school and make good choices. Having a classroom reward program with little prizes will provide immediate reinforcement of positive behaviors at school.

It is my hope that by practicing positive behaviors students will build life long patterns to become outstanding citizens.

One example of how these items will be utilized in my classroom would apply to our school's ID requirement. We requires students to wear their ID badge on a lanyard everyday. It would be fantastic to reward students with ID on a consistent basis with a "Lanyard Pet" (mini animals on request list). My 8th graders love having lanyard pets and will work hard to earn one. A second example would be students that bring their Chromebook charged each day might earn a reward sticker to place on the cover. By your support of this activity I will have enough rewards that all students will have good choices reinforced through the whole school year.

The items being requested were chosen by my current students. As a class students had the opportunity to suggest motivational rewards. The students then voted on which items were the good reinforcement and motivators. I hope these student chosen items will help encourage the positive choices that my kids need to learn as they become productive adults.

Ms. Marek
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 Pieces Mini Plush Stuffed Animals Toys in Bulk, Cute Small Animal Keychain Set, Goodie Bag Fillers, Carnival Prizes for Kids, Assortment Christmas Valentine Gift Easter Egg Filter Party Favors • Amazon Business $30.99 6 $185.94
200PCS Bulk Scented Pencils for Kids Inspirational HB Pencils with Erasers Cylinder Colorful Fun Wood Pencils Motivational Graphite Pencils with Fruit Elements for School Office Classroom Students • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Anxiety Sensory Stickers 50PCS Starry Calm Stickers Strips Anxiety Relief Calm Stickers Sensory Adhesives Strips for Kids Adults Teens Classroom Office Home • Amazon Business $10.99 6 $65.94
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 14 oz., (HEC55686) • Quill.com $8.79 7 $61.53
50 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers Textured Strips Stickers Food Theme Stickers Desk Fidget Toys Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens Phone Desk Laptop Classroom Office Supplies, 10 Styles • Amazon Business $7.79 6 $46.74
60 Pcs Cute Pins for Backpacks Cartoon Brooch Lapel Pin Bulk Badges Pins Funny Button Pins Jewelry for Women Girls Clothing Bags Hats Jackets Decoration DIY Crafts Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Cute Pins for Backpacks,50 Pcs Kawaii Acrylic Pins, Aesthetic for Girl's Bags,Hoodies,Hats,Jackets Decorative Clothing Bags Jackets Hat Backpacks Bag Accessories • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
50Pcs Enamel Pins for Backpacks Cute Pins Bulk for Hats Jackets Lapel Pins Brooch Set for Men Women (Random Style-No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $24.90 1 $24.90
Sticker for Water Bottles, 300 Pcs/Pack Cute Vinyl Waterproof Vsco Laptop Stickers for School Students Valentines Day Gifts Classroom Teachers Prizes Hydroflask Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Assorted, 24 Count • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
50 PCS Cute Pins for Backpacks Cartoon Enamel Pins, 50 Styles Cartoon Fruit Pattern Kawaii Lapel Pins Aesthetic Button Pins for Backpacks for Girl Clothing Bag Accessories Jacket Hat Hoodies Gift • Amazon Business $8.39 2 $16.78
Post-it Note Dispenser, 3 x 3 Inches, Owl Design Dispenser, Includes 3 Pads, Black • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Cute Animal Stickers for Kids, 100PCS Water Bottle Stickers for Kids, Waterproof Aesthetic Vinyl Kawaii Laptop Reward Stickers for Students, Classroom Sticker Packs Prizes for Kids Girls Teens • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
Superhero Stickers for Water Bottles Waterproof,100pcs Laptop Stickers for Boys Kids Teens Adults,Vinyl Bumper Stickers for Skateboard Luggage Guitar Motor Bike Car Decal Cool Party Favors • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Anwyll Star Stickers,Star Stickers for Kids Reward,500Pcs 1Inch Starry Sky Star Stickers Roll,Self-Adhesive Colorful Shiny Star Stickers Labels for DIY Crafts Homework School Classroom Teacher Supply • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Anwyll Glitter Heart Stickers, Foil Shiny Heart Stickers for Kids Reward, 500Pcs 1 inch Self Adhesive Colorful Incentive Stickers for Birthday Party Decoration, Wedding, Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Anwyll Star Stickers,Foil Shiny Stickers for Kids Reward, 500Pcs 1 inch Self Adhesive Colorful Incentive Stickers for Student Behavior Chart,Crafts,School Classroom Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Purple Ink, Dozen (16736-0) • Quill.com $4.04 1 $4.04

Materials cost

$647.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$688.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.55

Total project goal

$810.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $810.34

1 Donor

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$142.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $642.69

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