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

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All In Favor of Good Behavior, Say I!

Help me give my students incentives to motivate and acknowledge good behavior, participation, and attendance.

  • $275 goal

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

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Celebrate 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 Project

When working with students of all ages, my classroom management style focuses on reinforcing students' positive behavior. By calling attention to the positive things they do and say rather than focusing on the negative, more students start to emulate these positive behaviors. These positive behaviors relate to the ways the conduct themselves, how they treat classmates and teachers, how they treat their environment, and how they embody independence and responsibility. This includes a child's conduct, attitude, attendance, participation, and overall ability to make meaningful contributions to their classroom environment.

I strive to promote positive behaviors by motivating and incentivizing students to be positive role models.

I have a classroom treasure chest that is decorated, secretive, and keeps my students on the edge of their seats! I try my best to keep this chest filled with trinkets and surprises they will love. If funded, this project would contribute many amazing items to the treasure chest including playdoh, bouncy balls, yoyos, stickers, puzzles, bubbles, and more. The students I work with are always so gracious for even the smallest gifts and this small token really goes a long way for them. With your help, students can earn rewards for these positive behaviors they display as they each make our school environment wonderful in their own way.

Ms. Calzada Cardenas Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
70 Pack Mini Slime Kit,Galaxy Slime Party Favors,Stretchy Slime Kit for Classroom Prizes,Kids Stress Relief Toys, Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls 5-12. • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs in 6 Bright Colors & Scents | Kids Party Favors | Classroom Prizes | Halloween Treats for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Party Favors Toy for Kids, Treasure Box Prizes for Classroom, Birthday Party, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest, Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls 4-8-12 • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Tiny Mills 50 Pcs Emoji Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs) for Emoji Birthday Party Favors,Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers, Game Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Teacher Stamps • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
80 Pcs Squishies, Mini Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Animal Squishies Squishy Fidget Toys, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Birthday Party Favors, and Gifts Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Benzem 50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars Set, Pull Back Racing Vehicles for Kids Toddlers, Bulk Toys Party Favors Treasure Box, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
24 Packs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Keychain, Squeeze Stress Relief Sensory Hand Toy, Office Desk Pops Bulk Toys Gradution Student Gifts for Girls Boys Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
30 Pack Spring Rainbow Magic Fidget Stress Coil Mini Springs Bulk Toys For Party Favor Carnival Prize Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers For Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$200.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.20

Total project goal

$274.66

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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