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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 10) + a Game

Help me give my students fun pens and pencils, building block sets, and slime in order to increase desired behaviors and build financial literacy (and a game for more fun).

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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 can 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 can cash in the class money they have earned for prizes. Students have requested prizes, such as building sets, fun pens and pencils, and slime, 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.

Lastly, as we are getting toward the end of the school year, I thought it would be fun to add a new game to our classroom collection. (Even better, this game helps to improve social-emotional skills!)

Ms. K.
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOGOKIDS 30 Packs Party Favors for Kids - 867PCS Animals Building Blocks Sets for Classroom Prizes Goodie Bag Fillers Stocking Stuffers Birthday Valentines Easter Gifts for Kids Boys Girls 6+ • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
54 Pack Butter Slime Toy kit, Super Soft and Non-Sticky,Very Suitable Birthday Gifts for Boys and Gir,Party Favors,Stress Relief Toys,Easter Filling Stuffers. • Amazon Business $21.79 1 $21.79
FUN LITTLE TOYS Party Favors for Kids, Mini Animals Building Blocks Sets for Goodie Bags, Prizes, Birthday Gifts, 12 Boxes • Amazon Business $16.55 1 $16.55
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Ultra Fine Point (0.4mm), Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Exploding Kittens Hoppy Salmon - Easter-Themed Card Game for Family Fun - 3-6 Players, Ages 6+ - Quick 90-Second Rounds • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Paper Mate InkJoy 100ST Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Assorted, 18 Count • Amazon Business $4.59 1 $4.59
Ticonderoga X13910 Striped Wood-Cased Pencils, 2 HB Soft, Pre-Sharpened, 10 Count, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$102.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.69

Total project goal

$157.91

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 $157.91

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 $157.91

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