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Mrs. Caruso from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Off the New School Year

Help me give my students resources for fall and incentives to keep them motivated and engaged in learning.

  • $236 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

My students love to learn and are eager to come to school. My role is to provide academic intervention services to students in need. This helps them work towards meeting their individual goals. My students come from diverse countries. They are English language Learners ranging in academic ability from non-English to advanced learners as well as general education and special education students.

My goal is to keep my students motivated and engaged in learning to help them become better readers.

Keeping them motivated is key to learning.

The start of a new school year is always an exciting and nervous time. I would like to welcome all my students with a welcome pencil. As we approach Fall, they will enjoy completing "The Fall Craft Kits Fall Thanksgiving Picture Frame Decorations Art Sets Tree of Thanks Turkey Owl Smile Face Pumpkin Autumn Leaf Foam Stickers Arts and Crafts for Kids." Tissues and hand towels are a necessity to have in your classroom as well.

The punchout incentive cards will be used to continue using PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support), as well as coloring books, keychains, erasers, fidget spinners, and desktop pets that will be used as prizes to choose from our treasure chest. These resources will be beneficial in our classroom and have a positive impact on my students.

Mrs. Caruso PS 127 McKinley Park Grades PreK-2

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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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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

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winlyn 12 Sets Fall Craft Kits Fall Thanksgiving Picture Frame Decorations Art Sets Tree of Thanks Turkey Owl Smile Face Pumpkin Autumn Leaf Foam Stickers Arts and Crafts for Kids Party Activities • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
Dvbonike 24Pcs Winter Theme Coloring Books Including Snow Snowman Elk Christmas tree DIY Art Drawing Patterns Birthday Party Favors Xmas Gifts Home Classroom Activity Supplies for Kids Age 4-8 • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
12 Pcs Pop Bubble Fidget Spinners for Party Favors, Hand Fidget Bulk Toys for Classroom Prizes, Christmas Valentine Gifts Goodie Bag Stocking Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues 2-Ply 90 Sheets/Box 6/Pack (21271) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Kleenex Guest Towel Paper Towels, 1-ply, 60 Sheets/Pack, 1 Pack/Carton (38586) • Quill.com $6.59 2 $13.18
ArtCreativity Light Up Keychains for Kids with Whistles, Set of 12, LED Smile Face Key Chains and Bag Accessories, Fun Birthday Party Favors for Children, Goodie Bag Fillers for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Kolewo4ever 48 Pieces Stackable Pencils Welcome Back To School Pencils Fun Multipoint Pencil Non- Sharpening Stackable Pencils Pop Up Plastic Pencils for School Classroom Rewards Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LanMa 35 pcs Animal Erasers Desk Pets for Kids Classroom Prizes, Puzzle Erasers Take Apart Erasers Animals Pencil Erasers for Student Rewards,Class Treasure Box,Party Favors,Easter Egg Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Reward Punch Cards Pack of 120 Reward Incentive Cards Behavior Chart for Classroom School Teachers Student Children Business Loyalty Gift Positive Reinforcement Tool(3.5" x 2") • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$167.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.27

Total project goal

$235.12

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