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Ms. K. from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Working Hard Pays Off (Literally!) (Part 6)

Help me give my students a wide variety of prizes for our class store in order to increase desired behaviors and build financial literacy.

  • $156 goal

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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

At the beginning of each school year, I explain to my students that just like I get paid to do my job every day, they will also get "paid" to do their "jobs." Similarly, if I did not perform my job adequately and did not meet expectations, there would be consequences. In my classroom, students earn class money as a reward for positive expected behaviors. Each time students enter my class, they can earn up to $1.00 of class money. When they fail to meet expectations, they lose some of their "paychecks." This system holds students accountable for their actions, such as helping others and being on task, so that all students feel safe in the learning environment and that instruction is not interrupted by unwanted behaviors and distractions.

Although we want students to always do the right thing, fourth graders, who have not yet fully developed intrinsic motivation to always work hard and do what is right, often need some extrinsic motivation to help them stay on track.

As a result, in order to create buy-in, students are able to cash in the class money they have earned for prizes. Students have requested prizes, such as legos and fidgets, that they would like to work for. With this project, we will make sure that we always have high-interest prizes available for students to earn.

Ms. K. Ruiz Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squishmallows Official Kellytoy 8" Plush Mystery Pack - Styles Will Vary in Surprise Box That Includes Three 8" Plush • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Dynastor Upgrade Fidget Pen Magnetic Pen, Teen Boys Girls Gift Ideas Fidget Magnets Toy Gifts for Men Him Boy Girl Kids Stocking Stuffers for Teens Adults Men Christmas Toys 2024 • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
4 Pack New Sensory Fidget Toys, Transformable Chain Pop Spider Fingertip Toy, DIY Fidget Spinners for Kids Adults Birthday Party Favors, Gifts, Classroom Supplies Prizes(Random Color) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Ganjiang Giant Mochi Squishy 8 Pack Adorable Soft Squishy Animals Stress Relief Toy,Kids Party Favor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Magical Unicorn Toy, Transforms from Unicorn to Seahorse to Peacock, Rainbow Animal Figures, Unicorn Gift for Grandchildren, Girls and Boys, Buildable Toys, 31140 • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Pop It! Pets Season 1 - Mystery Bag | 5 Pets in Each Bag | Mini Collectables | Cute Fidget and Sensory Toy | Over 100 Companions to Collect and Trade with Your Friends • Amazon Business $8.47 1 $8.47
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 $8.29 1 $8.29
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 12 Count • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$100.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$132.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.32

Total project goal

$155.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $155.49

1 Donor

-$155.49

Donations toward project cost

-$132.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.32

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