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Ms. Stewart from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shop & Earn: The School Trade Post

Help me give my students a rewarding system that teaches responsibility, financial literacy, and real-world skills while keeping them engaged and motivated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Stewart's classroom raised $370

This project is fully funded

My Project

The items in the shop serve as both incentives(hair gel, moisturizer, Pop-Tarts) and learning tools. (ear buds, mechanical pencils, lead) By allowing students to earn points through positive behavior, work ethic, and skill development, the shop reinforces real-world principles of responsibility, budgeting, and goal-setting.

The goal is to: Encourage Engagement & Work Ethic – Motivate students to actively participate and take pride in their work.

Teach Financial Literacy – Introduce basic concepts of earning, saving, and spending points wisely.

Reinforce Classroom Learning – Provide access to tools and materials that enhance their construction and trade skills.

Build a Positive Learning Environment – Rewarding students fosters a culture of respect, responsibility, and teamwork.

What makes your students special?

My students are hands-on learners who thrive when they can see the real-world application of their skills. They are hardworking, creative, and eager to build their futures—whether in construction or another skilled trade. Many of them learn best through doing, and this shop helps reinforce that learning while also giving them a sense of accomplishment and independence.

Ms. Stewart Ace Amandla Charter 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.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacific Arc Lead Refills - F, Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.75 10 $57.50
CN-Outlet Wholesale Kids Bulk Earbuds Headphones 100 Pack Multi Colored Individually Bagged Disposable Earphones Perfect for School Classroom Libraries Students • Amazon Business $45.95 1 $45.95
ChapStick Bulk Classic Strawberry Lip Balm, 24-Count – Tinted Lip Moisturizer, Juicy & Sweet, 0.15 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Moisturizer, Travel Size Body and Hand Lotion, for Extra Dry Skin, Use After Washing Hands, HYDRALUCENCE blend, Vitamins C, E, B5, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $19.07 2 $38.14
SoftSheen-Carson Let's Jam! Shining and Conditioning Hair Gel by Dark and Lovely, Extra Hold, All Hair Types, Styling Gel Great for Braiding, Twisting & Smooth Edges, Extra Hold, 4.4 oz • Amazon Business $4.48 5 $22.40
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Gluten Free Snack, Value Pack, 22 Pouches, 17.6 oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
BIC Xtra Sparkle Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm #2 Hard Lead 24/Pack (MPLP241-BLK) • Staples $5.64 3 $16.92
BBTO 2 In 1 Double Sided Hair Edges Brushes and Combs Combo Pack - Smooth Grooming and Edge Control (Rose and Black) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$270.36

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$314.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.48

Total project goal

$369.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$369.85

2 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$369.85

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