My students need treasure box items and raffle tickets to motivate learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Duncan's classroom raised $194
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
I teach children in a low-income and high poverty neighborhood in the inner city of Los Angeles. At this Title I school, 100% of my students receive free and reduced price lunch.
Though their economic standing has them encountering many challenges, struggling to receive an exemplary education will not be one of them, as far as I am concerned.
My hope is to provide my students with the highest expectations so that they can succeed in their lives, education, and careers. To help me do that, I need resources that these student may not have readily available.
My Project
I want to give my students access to treasure box items in my classroom to reward desired classroom behavior. If funded, students who exhibit desired behavior and scholarly traits will be able to choose from a plethora of fun objects for their enjoyment. These treasure box items are positive reinforcement, and I want to use them to motivate my students in the classroom.
Some may argue that students shouldn't receive rewards to do what is expected of them, and motivation to learn and follow the rules should be intrinsic, but I 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 by 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 by a paycheck. A person who is kind to others is rewarded by kindness offered back to them. The list could go on and on. All of these “rewards” increase the chance that people will continue to engage these positive behaviors. Just like these treasure box items will increase the chance that my student will continue to be motivated to learn, and exhibit positive behavior and scholarly traits.
Some of the items included are light up toys, puzzles, rings, and much more!
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
Kangaroo's Flashing LED Light Up Toys, Glow In The Dark Bumpy Rings, 18-Pack
• Amazon Business
$9.88
3
$29.64
Fun Puzzle Balls by Neliblu - Bulk Party Favors - Party Games - Fidget Brain Teaser Puzzles 2.5" - 1 Dozen Bulk Pack By Neliblu
• Amazon Business
$8.97
3
$26.91
MelonBoat 24 Pack Emoji Mini Plush Pillows, Keychain Decorations, emoticon pillow, Kids Party Supplies Favors, 2" Set of 24
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Raffle Tickets - (4 Rolls of 2000 Double Tickets) 8,000 Total 50/50 Raffle Tickets (4 Assorted Colors)
• Amazon Business
$21.95
1
$21.95
Joyin Toy 60 Pieces LED Light Up Toy Party Favor Party Pack for classroom price -44 LED Finger Lights, 12 LED Flashing Bumpy Rings and 4 Flashing Slotted Shades Glasses
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
Materials cost
$121.43
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$11.11
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$164.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$29.00
Total project goal
$193.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$193.36
9 Donors
-$183.41
Donations toward project cost
-$164.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Duncan and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
