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Ms. Tschida from Saint Paul MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Prizes and Pencil Sharpeners!

Help me give my students prizes for our prize box and a new pencil sharpener!

  • 1 donor
  • $210 still needed

expires Jul 16

  • 1 donor
  • $210 still needed
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My Project

We desperately need a pencil sharpener. Our first graders are hard at work writing every day. We are currently relying on manual sharpeners and could use an upgrade! From experience, it is good to have a backup sharpener, so I am asking for two. Additionally, I am requesting fidgets and prizes. My students have a prize box incentive and one student earns a prize each day. Students can earn rocket rewards throughout the day for being respectful, responsible, and safe and we draw one name at the end of the day. Our prize box is getting low and we could use more items to excite and inspire our learners. I picked mostly fidgets since those are a fun prize but also very helpful for active learners who need help focusing.

Ms. Tschida
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
X-Acto School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener - Black • Blick Art Materials $49.43 2 $98.86
Yscare 24 Pack Jumbo Squishies Slow Rising Squishies Keychain,Cream Scented Jumbo Slow Rising Squishies,Unicorn Cartoon Girl Donut Animal Squishy Toy for Kids Party Favors • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Crayola Silly Putty Bulk Variety Pack, Sensory Putty, Fidget Toys For Kids, Gifts, 24 Eggs [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Wakestar - 24 Pack LED Light Up Bumpy Rings Party Favors For Kids Prizes Box Toys For Birthday Classroom Rewards Treasure Box Prizes Toys Glow Party Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Ring Pop Sour Valentine’s Day Candy Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack - 30 Count Lollipops w/ Assorted Flavors - Individually Wrapped Suckers - Candies For Valentine’s Day & Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Sensory Fidget Toys - Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Quiet Stretch String, Calming Sensory Toys for Kids, Stress Relief Stretchy Noodles for Autism, Classroom Rewards for Kids Students • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$192.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.81

Total project goal

$265.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$265.41

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$47.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$209.53

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Project Activity

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