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Mrs. Scala from Queens Village, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Real World Economics

Help me give my students materials to have a pretend store as a reward for positive choices.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Scala's classroom raised $267

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students are such hard working and kind students. They come from all around the word and love to teach their classmates about their unique cultures.

As teachers we want our students to reach their highest potential.

We always seek ways to bring real world learning into our lessons. I would like to set up a classroom economy system where students earn money to shop for small toys and surprises. The students will learn how to manage a checkbook, budget and save money. They will also have real world experience with financial concepts such as supply and demand. Students would be involved in every step of the shop and even set prices and serve as the cashier.

Mrs. Scala PS 18 Winchester Grades 3-5

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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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TECH DECK, 25th Anniversary 8-Pack Fingerboards with Exclusive Figure, Collectible and Customizable Mini Skateboards, Kids Toys for Ages 6 and up • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
YoYa Toys Ice Cream Squisheez Squishy Stress Relief Balls (Set of 4) | Stretchy Cone Shaped Fidget for Boys, Girls & Adults | Colorful Sensory Squeezing Stretch Toy | Great for ADHD, Autism, Anxiety • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
50 Pack Slime Kit for Girls and Boys -Cotten Candy Fruit Slime for School Education Rewards, DIY Putty Sludge ,Super Soft and Non-Sticky, Party Favor for Kids,Stress Relief Toy. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Financial Literacy Lessons and Activities, Grade 5 (Financial Literacy Lessons & Activities) • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
6-Pack of Stress Relief Balls - Tear-Resistant Stress Ball, Non-Toxic, BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free (Colors as Shown) • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
Goody Putty Dazzle Mini .5 oz Tins 8 Pack of Sensory Slime Putty Fidget Toy for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.25 1 $12.25
BLUE PANDA 150 Sheets Pretend Kids Checkbook with Deposit Slip and Check Register for Play School Supplies, Blank Check Practice • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
3 Set Water Beads Stress Relief Squeezing Balls for Kids and Adults: Best Calming Tool to Relieve Anxiety, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Novelty Hand Grip Pressure Ball (Beads Balls BGC) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Goody Putty Heat Sensitive Color Changing 4 Pack Great Slime Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Kids Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Toy Pack of Putty That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls, Color Changing Resistance Fidget Toys Sensory Stress Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys Squishy Toy (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
18PCS Check Registers for Personal Checkbook, Easy to Read Checkbook Register • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Crayola Aroma Putty, Silly Putty Alternative, Gift, 4 Count • Amazon Business $7.04 1 $7.04
UWKDEK 50pcs Cute Sonic Stickers for Water Bottles,Cute Aesthetic Stickers,Laptop Computer Skateboard Stickers,Vinyl Stickers,Waterproof Stickers,Sticker Pack, White, One Size • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Stickers for Water Bottles, YANENAN 100 PCS Cute Vinyl Waterproof Aesthetic Stickers for Laptop, Computer, Phone, PC, Skateboard, Luggage for Teens Girls, Kids • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
50 Cartoon Stickers Colorful Aesthetic VSCO Vinyl/PVC Waterproof Decals for Water Bottle, Hydroflask, Guitar, Luggage, Phone, Case, Laptop, Skateboard, Gift for Kids, Teens, Boys and Girls (Blue) • Amazon Business $4.88 1 $4.88

Materials cost

$193.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$226.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.92

Total project goal

$266.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $266.14

2 Donors

-$128.30

Donations toward project cost

-$117.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.15

match offer

-$128.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$109.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.52

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