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Ms. McKinney from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Incentives for Black History Month

Help me give my students croc charms, wristbands, and stickers that they can earn during Black History Month.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McKinney's classroom raised $230

This project is fully funded

My Project

Although 94% of our students come from marginalized backgrounds, recent legislation has severely limited their ability to access information about their own heritage and history in the classroom. Our February Book Bingo is essentially a Black History Reading Challenge; it is a fun way for our students to gain exposure to Black authors, illustrators, narrators, and more. I am requesting stickers, croc charms, and wristbands for students to earn as they complete the various activities on their Bingo Board; the containers requested will house the prizes. This programming will be open to anyone who chooses to partake; but, students will neither be graded, nor will they be required to participate. These materials will make a difference in students' learning because they will return to class refreshed and ready to learn. What's more, they will return to class knowing that they are accepted and appreciated at our school.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ~James Baldwin

We hope that, through these materials, students can start conversations about their identities that go well beyond the month of February. The ultimate goal of this project is for our students from under-represented populations to feel seen, heard, valued, and safe.

Ms. McKinney Emerson North High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Candy Jar, Candy Jars with Lids, Cookie Jar for Kitchen Counter, Plastic Candy Jars for Candy Buffet and Party Table, Candy Buffet Containers, Cookie Jars with Lids Set, Candy Holder, Clear Plastic Jars with Lids, 3 Pack, 48 oz • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Black History Month Silicone Bracelets Black History Month February Bracelets Black History Month Wristbands Black Freedom Day Bracelets Black History Month Gifts Stuffers for Adults Teen (48 Pieces) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
AMPM Collective | Motivation Wristbands | Positive Vibes Silicone Bracelets | Peace Rubber Bracelet | Rubber Wristband for Men Women Teens | Black Pride Movement Equality Peace Justice (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
AMPM Collective | Motivation Wristbands | Positive Vibes Silicone Bracelets | Peace Rubber Bracelet | Rubber Wristband for Men Women Teens | Black Pride Movement Equality Peace Justice (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
34pcs Black History Month Croc Charms PVC Shoe Clog Sandal Bracelet Wristband Croc Charms Pack Shoe Croc Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2023 This Day in Black History Boxed Calendar: 365 Days of Incredible Black Icons, Achievements, & Events (Daily Calendar, Inspirational Desk Gift) • Amazon Business $9.47 1 $9.47
100 Pcs Basketball Shoe Stickers for Water Bottle Hydroflask Skateboard Bike Computer Car, Waterproof Decal for Kids Boy Teens (Basketball Shoe Stickers-100 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Rights Protection Stickers [50 Pack], Social Justice Stickers Decals Feminist Stickers for Laptop Water Bottle Car Wall Cup • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
150 PCS Black Girl Magic Stickers,Black Girl Vinyl Sticker Pack for Teens Adults,Waterproof Cool Melanin Poppin Decals for Laptop Water Bottle Skateboard • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
50 Pcs Basketball Star Stickers Kobe Sticker for Water Bottle, Waterproof Decal for Travel Case Laptop Skateboard Computer Phone, Black Mamba Stickers Pack for Kids Teens ( Kobe Sticker-50 Pieces) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
50pcs Melanin Poppin Stickers Black Girl Magic Stickers Pop Singer Black Girl Stickers Computer Decal for Water Bottles Laptop Skin Guitar Wall Luggage Computer Skateboard Trendy Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Teens and Adult Decal • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29

Materials cost

$150.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.37

Total project goal

$229.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$229.13

3 Donors

-$114.56

Donations toward project cost

-$97.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.18

match offer

-$114.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.18

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$0.00

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