I teach in a Title I intermediate school of 400+ students serving grades 3-5 in a rapidly growing city. My fifth graders are naturally inquisitive and energetic learners! They are 10-11 years old and thrive on active and engaging learning experiences.
My students range in abilities with some needing a great deal of extra support with reading skills, all the way to students who are reading at high school levels.
My students also run the spectrum of behavioral needs that require engaging activities and materials to keep them excited about learning. My students live in a variety of economic environments and every type of family situation.
My students come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and truly represent the rainbow of America's melting pot. Because of the varied backgrounds of my students, I try to create learning moments that build community, reflect all cultures, and encourage teamwork skills. Our classroom is a safe place to explore, learn, and make mistakes.
My Project
Remote teaching is HARD! Remote learning is HARD! All the things that make a classroom run like a well-oiled machine have disappeared. Rewards that once were given in the classroom for quality work, great participation, and effort don't work in the virtual environment. In an effort to increase student motivation, I want to send prize packs to students at the midpoint and end of each 9 weeks. Using a variety of materials that students love to earn, we hope to increase joy during the really hard situation of remote learning.
24 Stress Balls - Bulk Pack of 2.5" Stress Balls - Treasure Box Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Or Just to De-Stress (2 Dozen) Assorted Designs and Colors for Kids, Adults and Teens
• Amazon Business
$14.97
3
$44.91
EASYCITY Marbled Starry Slime, 20Pack Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Stress Relief, Prize, Party Favor, Educational Game - Kids, Boys, Girls
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$13.99
3
$41.97
AmazonBasics Catalog Mailing Envelopes, Peel & Seal, 10x13 Inch, Brown Kraft, 100-Pack
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$16.99
2
$33.98
Bulk Candy - HUGE Candy Assortment Party Mix - 6.5 Pounds - OVER 350 Pieces of Individually Wrapped Candy
• Amazon Business
$29.89
1
$29.89
Waterproof Cute Vinyl Stickers Pack for Water Bottle Laptop for Teen Girls (50Pcs Beach Style)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
3
$17.97
Optical Bookmarks Laminated Book Markers Creative Colored Bookmarks Reading Bookmarks for School Office Teacher Student Classroom Stationery Supply (160)
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$16.99
1
$16.99
Vinyl Gaming Stickers for Kids(145pcs),Game Stickers for Hydro Flask Stickers vsco Laptop Stickers for car Motorcycle Bicycle Luggage Decal Graffiti Game Party Favor for Kids (Gaming Stickers)
• Amazon Business
$8.38
2
$16.76
OHill Pack of 128 Pack Emoji Pencil Erasers 16 Emoticons Novelty Erasers for Party Favors School Classroom Prizes Rewards
• Amazon Business
$8.88
1
$8.88
Materials cost
$211.35
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$17.23
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$261.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$46.19
Total project goal
$307.94
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$307.94
5 Donors
-$306.18
Donations toward project cost
-$261.75
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