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Mr. Duncan from Northridge, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Treasures for my Treasures

Help me give my students slime, mini puzzles, fun erasers and other treasure box items to fill their treasure box.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Duncan's classroom raised $634

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I want to give my students access to treasure box items to reward desired classroom behavior. These treasure box items—key chains, puzzles, erasers, and much more—are positive reinforcement, and I want to use them to motivate my students in the classroom. Students who exhibit desired behavior and scholarly traits can choose from many fun objects for enjoyment if funded.

Some may argue that students shouldn't receive rewards for doing what is expected of them and motivation to learn and follow the rules should be intrinsic, but I'm afraid I have to disagree.

Positive reinforcement occurs naturally in everyone's daily lives, from infants to the oldest adult. For example, when people obey traffic laws and don't get a ticket, they are rewarded for not having to take the driver's test when their license is due. People go to work every day, show up on time, work hard, and are rewarded with a paycheck. A person who is kind to others is rewarded by kindness offered back to them. The list could go on and on. These "rewards" increase the chance that people will continue to engage in these positive behaviors.

These treasure box items, such as animal erasers and fidget toys, will increase the likelihood that my students will continue to be motivated to learn and exhibit positive behavior and scholarly traits.

Mr. Duncan Lorne Street Magnet School 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 half 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

22 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Party Favors Slime Putty, 24 Pack Galaxy Slime Bulk, Crystal Slime for Goodie Bag, Stress Relief Toys, Tactile and Visual Stimulation, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $9.79 6 $58.74
Tic Tac Toe Game (Pack of 24) 5"x5" Foam Tic-Tac-Toe Mini Board Game - Bulk Toys for Kids, Birthday Party Favors, Birthday Goody Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes & Occupational Therapy • Amazon Business $13.79 4 $55.16
Bedwina Mini Cube Puzzle Box Set, 24 Pack Balance IQ Party Favor Games for Kids, Teens, Adults, 1.5 Inch Mini Games for Kids 3D Brain Teaser Maze Ball Mini Puzzles Toy Stocking Stuffers for Kids Bulk • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
Palmatte 140PCS Mini Animal Erasers for Kids Bulk, Cute Desk Pets Kids Prizes Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Rewards Back to School Supplies, Random 3D Puzzle Erasers Kids Party Favors Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Ganowo Rainbow Fidget Snake Cube Medium Twist Puzzles Toys for Kids - Unicorn Party Favors - Stocking Stuffers - Bulk Pack of 8 Rainbow Sensory Snake Fidget Toy - Snake Puzzle Party Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $9.88 4 $39.52
80PCS Mochi Squishy Toys Kids Party Favors Kawaii Mini Squishies Animals Fruit Stress Relief Toys Bulk Classroom Prizes Easter Egg Fillers Christmas Goodie Bag Stuffers Kids Valentines Gifts, Random • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Himeeu 40 Pcs Pull Back Vehicles Mini Car Toys Friction Powered Racing Cars Mini Constructions Trucks for Preschool Toddlers Boys & Girls,Bulk Party Favors Toys • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
60 PCS Wacky Tracks Snap Click Toys for Party Favors, Snake Puzzles Fidget Bulk Toys for School Classroom Prize,Goodie Bag Stocking Stuffers, Birthday Christmas Valentine Gift for Kid Studen • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
PROLOSO 24 Pack Light Up Party Favors Bulk Led Bracelets for Kids Fidget Spinner Toys Glow in The Dark Birthday Party Supplies Goodie Bags Fillers • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
24 PCS Heart Pop Bracelets Its Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Valentine Day Party Favors Kids Fidget Toys Bulk Fidgets for Classroom Prizes Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers Sensory Toys Pack for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
48 Pieces Mini Flashlight Keychain Bulk Assorted Colors Lightweight, Portable Toy LED Flashlight for Hiking Camping Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Blulu 30 Pack Mini Foam Football 2.17" Mini Football Party Favor Stress Ball Bulk Small Foam Sports Valentines Ball for Birthday Carnival Reward Party Bag Gift Filler(Orange, Red, Blue, Yellow) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Kasyat 40 Pcs Mini Soccer Stress Balls Sports Foam Stress Balls Relaxation Gadgets Fidget Relief Toy Bulk Soccer Party Favors with Drawstring Mesh Bag, 1.2 Inch • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Sureio 48 Pieces Cute Bee Party Favors Bulk Bee Rubber Bracelets and Keychain Honeybee Rubber Wristband Birthday Party Favors Decorations for Birthday Baby Shower Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Aoriher Basketball Bracelet Bulk Basketball Party Favor Motivational Silicone Wristband Inspirational Rubber Bracelet Party Gifts for Kids Teenagers Ball Club Societies Team • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39

Materials cost

$459.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$42.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$538.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.04

Total project goal

$633.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$633.59

10 Donors

-$453.37

Donations toward project cost

-$406.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.25

match offer

-$155.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.42

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$0.00

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