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Mr. Andy from Flushing, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Token for Kindness to Exchange for Claw Prizes!

Help me give my students a claw arcade machine, prizes, and tokens that they can earn and redeem as a reward for receiving kindness tokens.

  • $442 goal

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My Project

In our school, we believe that fostering kindness and compassion is just as crucial as academic achievement. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our innovative initiative, "Token for Kindness," which aims to promote these essential values in a fun and engaging way. Our idea is simple yet powerful: a claw machine filled with exciting prizes that can only be accessed through tokens received for acts of kindness. Our project provides an experiential opportunity for students to learn about compassion by engaging in acts of kindness. Through the Token for Kindness initiative, students will understand the impact of their actions on others and the importance of empathy and compassion in creating a caring community.

A claw machine isn't just an arcade game; it's a tool for motivation and behavior reinforcement.

The thrill of choosing a prize and the challenge of catching it will make our students eagerly anticipate their rewards, linking positive behavior with immediate, tangible outcomes. This setup encourages more frequent acts of kindness, reinforcing positive social behaviors and making our school a happier, more caring place.

The Token for Kindness initiative empowers students to take action to alleviate the suffering of others by promoting acts of kindness. By participating in the initiative and earning tokens for their kind deeds, students actively contribute to creating a more compassionate and supportive environment within our school.

This will be more than just a fun activity—it's about cultivating a culture of kindness and empathy among young learners, skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

To measure students' success in learning about compassion, we will implement a tracking system to record the number of tokens earned through acts of kindness. We will conduct surveys and interviews to gather data on students' perceptions of kindness and empathy before and after participating in the initiative.

Mr. Andy Active Learning Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Flushing, NY 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

430 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
cxjoigxi Large Claw Machine for Kids Adults with Prizes, Adjustable Sound & Light, 2 Power Modes, Candy Mini Vending Crane Machines, Arcade Game Dispenser Toy for Girls Boys Gift Ideas - Bear • Amazon Business $59.30 1 $59.30
Etna Electronic Arcade Claw Machine Mini Candy Prize Dispenser Game with Sound • Amazon Business $45.33 1 $45.33
Capsule Vending Machine Translucent Round Capsules Empty 50 pcs 2.6 inch - Gumball Machine Capsules Bulk Claw Machine Refills Easter Basket Stuffers Birthday Gifts Pinata Stuffers DIY Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $22.59 2 $45.18
Caught Being Good Coins - Bulk Set of 144 Tokens - Classroom Behavior Incentives and Teacher Handout Rewards • Amazon Business $8.62 4 $34.48
56 Pack Mini Plush Animals Toys Bulk, Small Stuffed Ocean Animal Toy Set, Keychain Decoration for Claw Machine, Birthday Party Favor, Goodie Bag Fillers, Christmas, Classroom Prize Box, School Reward • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
18 Pack Plush Dinosaur Toys Bulk, Mini Soft Stuffed Animal Cute Dinosaur Figures, Keychain Decoration for Goodie Bag Filler, Claw Machine, Treasure Chest Prizes, Birthday Party Favor for Kids • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Dilycery 120 Pcs Party Favors Toy for Kids, Treasure Box Carnival Prizes for Classroom School Rewards, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers Bulk Toys for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Hamsoo 30 Mini Stuffed Sea Creatures Toys - Carnival Prizes, Claw Machine, Goody Bags, Easter Eggs, Ocean Party Favors & Plush Keychains • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
32 Piece Mini Plush Animal Toy Set, Cute Small Animals Plush Keychain Decoration for Themed Parties, Kindergarten Gift, Teacher Student Award, Goody Bags Filler for Boys Girls Child Kid Laxdacee • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
30 Pieces Mini Ocean Animal Plush Toys Small Sea Stuffed Animals Plush Mini Claw Machine Prizes Plush Kawaii Sea Creatures Keychain Decorations for Bag Fillers Party Favors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Capsule Vending Machine Translucent Round Capsules Empty 50 pcs 1.1 inch - Gumball Machine Capsules Bulk Party Favors Containers - Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts Pinata Stuffers DIY Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $8.69 2 $17.38

Materials cost

$340.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$375.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.29

Total project goal

$441.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $441.93

3 Donors

-$216.56

Donations toward project cost

-$191.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.98

match offer

-$216.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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