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Ms. Gardner from Cleveland, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Working Hard for Our Money!

Help me give my students a fun, engaging way to practice their financial literacy by purchasing items in our class store.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gardner's classroom raised $389

This project is fully funded

My Students

My scholars are in sixth through eight grade. All students are attending a Redesign School in Cleveland, Ohio. Redesign Schools are the lowest 10-15% of schools in the district that call for immediate and dramatic action.

As a teacher in a low-income, high poverty stricken school district, I see my scholars are faced with several challenges both inside and outside of the classroom.

They have entered my classroom far behind grade level and work hard each day to work to close the gap that stands in front of them. All of my scholars, as well as those in the entire school, qualify for the free breakfast and lunch program. In spite of their challenges, my scholars come to school each day with a will to learn and a passion to become better.

My Project

All of my scholars come from low income households and need to build a solid foundation in the lifelong skill of financial literacy. This year they will learn about needs and wants, along with learning to add and subtract money. Learning can be easier to understand when related to real-life issues through examples. I have set up a class system where students will earn money for jobs and bonuses for positive behavior. The money they earn will be used to buy items in our class store. The materials requested will help organize the store and provide some of the inventory.

Essential moments in education are when scholars collaborate with other scholars and apply their learning to real-world applications.

This allows them to progress and can give them incentive to learn and care about what is going on within our classroom.

Scholars will have the opportunity to decide if they want to save up for a big item or buy items as they earn it. Essentially, teaching them saving skills that they can transfer into the real world. They will also decide if they are buying it because they it is a need or if they just want it. They will have experience being the cashier and the consumer in the store. Scholars will work together to decide if they have enough money for the item and what change they will get back.

I am so excited for this hands-on opportunity for my scholars. They truly deserve the experience.

Ms. Gardner Anton Grdina Elementary 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

75 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creativity for Kids Glow In The Dark Rock Painting Kit - Paint 10 Rocks with Water Resistant Glow Paint - Crafts for Kids • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Frito-Lay Ultimate Snack Care Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers & More, 40 Count • Amazon Business $19.98 2 $39.96
EASYCITY 48 Pack Barrel of Slime - Colorful Sludgy Gooey Fidget Kit for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation, Stress Relief, Prize, Party Favor, Educational Game - Kids, Boys, Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Made By Me Create Your Own Window Art by Horizon Group USA, Paint Your Own Suncatchers. Kit Includes 12 Pre-Printed Suncatchers, DIY Acetate Sheet, Window Paint, Suction Cups and More, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $9.43 3 $28.29
Simon Micro Series Game, Single • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Game Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up for 2 Players • Amazon Business $9.84 2 $19.68
Nerds Rope Rainbow Candy, 0.92 Ounce Package, 24 Count, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Maydahui 24PCS Diamond Ballpoint Pen Black Ink Retractable Crystal Jewel Pens Bling Metal Design for Girls Women Party Valentine's Day • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
JPSOR 28 Pack Multicolor Ballpoint Pens 0.5mm 6-in-1, 6 Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Gift • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SOUR PATCH KIDS Original Candy, SOUR PATCH KIDS Watermelon Candy & SWEDISH FISH Candy Variety Pack, Halloween Candy, 15 Movie Theater Candy Boxes • Amazon Business $13.52 1 $13.52
16 Pieces Soft Cover Journal Notepads Mini Motivational Journal Notebook Small Pocket Notebook Steno Inspirational Journals Notepads for School Office Home Travel Present Supplies, 8 Styles • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Ranphykx Bluetooth Karaoke Wireless Microphone for Kids, Hottest Birthday Presents Toys for 9 10 11 12 Years Old Boys Girl (Hot Pink) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Ranphykx Bluetooth Karaoke Wireless Microphone for Kids, Hottest Birthday Presents Toys for 9 10 11 12 Years Old Boys Girl(Blue) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Halloween, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non Melting, Party, 60 Indvidually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $7.37 1 $7.37

Materials cost

$295.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.22

Total project goal

$388.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $388.15

4 Donors

-$190.40

Donations toward project cost

-$168.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.31

match offer

-$190.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.35

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 $0.00

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