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Mrs. Patrovich from Bay Shore, NY 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 Legos, fidgets, putty, and NeeDoh to add to our prize box as incentives for positive behavior and work habits.

  • $302 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

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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

Rewarding positive work habits and behaviors is a powerful tool in my classroom. By recognizing and acknowledging students' efforts, I can create a positive learning environment that fosters motivation and engagement. My students are obsessed with LEGOs, Sonic, NeeDoh and fidgets. They are extremely motivated and deserve to be rewarded for their hard work and positive attitudes. When students receive praise or tangible rewards for completing tasks, following classroom rules, or demonstrating good behavior, they are more likely to repeat these actions in the future. This positive reinforcement helps to solidify good habits and creates a sense of accomplishment, which can boost students' self-esteem and confidence.

By setting clear expectations and offering incentives, I can motivate students to strive for excellence in all areas of their academic and social development.

I can minimize the amount of negative disruptions there are to learning by focusing on what students are doing well. This creates a more pleasant and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and respected. Additionally, rewards can be used to encourage specific behaviors, such as completing homework on time or participating actively in class discussions.

By combining support, praise, and incentives, I can create a well-rounded system of motivation that encourages students to develop a love of learning and a strong work ethic. Please consider supporting my students with your donation of new LEGO sets, Sonic toys, NeeDoh, and fidget spinners that will continue to create a positive working environment in our classroom.

Mrs. Patrovich Brook Avenue Elementary 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

350 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Just Toys LLC Sonic the Hedgehog Backpack Hangers (Series 5) • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96
LEGO - Minecraft The Baby Pig House Building Toy 21268 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO - Super Mario Mario Kart Standard Kit Building Toy 72032 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
Heroes of Goo JIT Zu Minis Sonic 6 Pack - Collectible Stretchy Minis, 6 Stretchy Sonic Characters • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Schylling NeeDoh Original - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult , 1 Count ( Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.44 5 $17.20
LEGO - Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic's Campfire Clash Building Toy 77001 • Best Buy Education $16.99 1 $16.99
LEGO Minecraft The Fox Lodge House 21178 Animal Toys with Drowned Zombie Figure, Birthday Gift for Grandchildren, Kids, Boys and Girls Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LEGO - Minecraft The Illager Desert Patrol Building Toy 21267 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
LEGO Minecraft The Swamp Adventure 21240, Building Game Construction Toy with Alex and Zombie Figures in Biome, Birthday Gift Idea for Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
NECA - Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic KidRobot Phunny Plush • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
LEGO - Super Mario Mario Kart Yoshi Bike Building Toy 72031 • Best Buy Education $12.99 1 $12.99
Color Changing Putty Fidget Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Putty Toy That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
LEGO - Minecraft The Nether Lava Battle Building Toy 21266 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO - Minecraft Steve's Desert Expedition Building Toy 21251 • Best Buy Education $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$222.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.18

Total project goal

$301.22

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