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Ms. Menard from Elton, LA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Treasure

Help me give my students treasure box items as a reward for completing ten AR tests in our first-grade classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Menard's classroom raised $227

This project is fully funded

My Project

In first grade Reading is very important. In order to make it a little more fun we use a program called Accelerated Reading. After a student reads a book in our first grade classroom they may log into this program and answer five comprehension questions. If they complete this task they will get to punch a reward card. When they have filled their card he or she will be allowed to choose a prize from the treasure chest. They will then be given a new card and the process will begin again.

Reading is fun in our first-grade classroom and digging for treasure can be a great reward such as bouncy balls, plush toys, sequin keychains, and more.

I want to motivate my students to read more and in turn, increase their comprehension skills in a positive way. I chose prizes that were for both boys and girls.

Ms. Menard Elton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rhode Island Novelty 27mm Assorted Bounce Balls, 250 Count • Amazon Business $23.61 1 $23.61
Juegoal 26 Pack Mini Animal Plush Toy Set, Cute Small Stuffed Animal Keychain Set, Goodie Bag Fillers, Carnival Prizes for Kids, Assortment Kids Valentine Gift Easter Egg Filter Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
45Pcs Sequin Keychains Carnival Prizes In Bulk Animal Keychains for Girls Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers Return Gifts Kids Birthday Valentines Gifts • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
URSKYTOUS 64Pcs Animal Erasers Kids Pencil Eraser 3D Bulk Mini Take Apart Puzzle Eraser Desk Pets for Party Favors, Classroom Rewards, Game Prizes, Gift Exchange, Class Treasure Box, School Supplies • Amazon Business $14.43 1 $14.43
Mini Foam Footballs 16 Pcs Pack | 3.25” Inch Party Favor Balls | Mini Football Stress Balls Bulk | Football Party Decorations | Big Game Party Decorating Footballs | Small Foam Footballs | by Anapoliz • Amazon Business $13.44 1 $13.44
10 Pieces Small Coin Purse Boho Change Purse Pouch Mini Wallet Coin Bag with Zipper Exquisite Present for Women Girls on Valentine's Day (Animal and Flower,4.52 x 3.74 Inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
30pcs Key chain Key Tags Goodie Bag Stuffer Christmas Gift Holiday Charms for children • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
48 PCS 2 inches Stretchy Sticky Hands Toys Large Novelty Sticky Hands for Children Party Favors, Birthdays • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Skylety 24 Pieces Stretchy Flying Ninjas Slingshot Stretch Ninja Toys Red and Black Elastic Slingshot Ninja Stretchable Funny Finger Ninja Slingshot Toys for Ninja Kids Birthday Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KINGYAO Squishies Squishy Toy 24pcs Party Favors for Kids Mochi Squishy Toy moji Kids Mini Kawaii squishies Mochi Stress Reliever Anxiety Toys Easter Basket Stuffers fillers with Storage Box • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09

Materials cost

$147.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.99

Total project goal

$226.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$226.61

1 Donor

-$226.61

Donations toward project cost

-$192.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.99

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$0.00

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