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Mrs. Traynum from Anderson, SC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Traynum's classroom raised $344

STEAM-tastic Rewards

Help me give my students fidget toys, squishies, and animal erasers as rewards for good behavior in my STEAM class.

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Mrs. Traynum Homeland Park Primary School
Anderson, SC Grades PreK-2

My Students

I have the honor of teaching the most intelligent, enthusiastic, and knowledge-thirsty students in the world! We are a Title I primary school, but that does not stop my students from working hard. I am a STEAM teacher, so my students are taught to be problem solvers. They enter my classroom each day excited and ready to learn new concepts.

My classroom is a melting pot of cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and ability levels, but all of those differences are left at the door.

When my students enter my classroom, we are a family and find ways to overcome the differences and help each other succeed. They are a very active and energetic bunch who love to participate in fun, engaging, and hands-on activities.

My Project

Teamwork makes the dream work in STEAM! Other than learning "Can't is not an option!", teamwork is one of the first things my students learn in my classroom! However, working as a team is sometimes easier said than done. My students love coming to STEAM. They love being able to build with different build materials and completing different challenges; but sometimes, they would rather do those things by themselves instead of working with a partner. It takes a lot of practice to learn how to work with someone else.

Teamwork is a valuable skill these students need now and in the future and my students are doing a wonderful job at learning this skill!

I like to reward them for their display of good behavior and teamwork. The fidget toys, squishies, and other items I have requested will be great rewards for my students. Thank you for helping me promote kindness and teamwork!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

400 students impacted 31 donors
Mrs. Traynum Homeland Park Primary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Anderson, SC 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

400 students impacted 31donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
33 Pcs Mini Pop Keychain Pop，Push Pop Fidget Toy Pack，Mini Fidget Pop Stress Relief Hand Toys ，Pop Keychain Toy Push Pop Bubble Wrap Pop Anxiety Stress Reliever Office Desk Toy for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
28 Pcs Pop Fidget Bracelet Stress Relief Wristband Fidget Toys Push Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Hand Finger • Amazon Business $25.98 2 $51.96
100 Pack Animal Erasers for Kids Gifts, Desk Pets for Classroom, 3D Bulk Mini Puzzle Pencil Erasers, Cute erasers for Classroom Rewards and Prizes, Fun Carnivals Party Favors Gift and School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
OCATO Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys 40pcs Party Favors for Kids Mini Squishy Kawaii Mochi Animal Squishies Cat Unicorn Squishy Mini Squeeze Stress Relief Toys for Kids Adults Treasure Box Toys, Random • Amazon Business $15.12 3 $45.36
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Kids Japanese Come Apart Puzzle Eraser Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Carnival Gifts and School Supplies(Random Designs) • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96

Materials cost

$241.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$291.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.51

Total project goal

$343.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.38

26 Donors

-$175.88

Donations toward project cost

-$158.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.59

match offer

-$157.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$133.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.34

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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