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Ms. Miller-Smith from Miami, FL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Attendance Challenge Prizes

Help me give my students a motivation to come to school, as well as tools to help them with their mental health!

  • $256 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 Students

I teach at a public middle school in Miami where my students are creative, funny, hardworking and outgoing. I have about 150 students in 6 different pre-algebra classes. Every day my students come to school filled with energy, questions and a desire to learn, all of which push me to be a better teacher for them.

I want to give my students the resources and opportunities that they deserve to enable their learning, personal growth and development.

Although ninety-four percent of my students are economically disadvantaged, forty percent of them are English language learners, and thirteen percent have a learning disability, this does not define my students. What defines my students is their work ethic, potential for success, and their desires to contribute to their community. I can't wait to use DonorsChoose to provide opportunities for my students that enable them to achieve their goals.

My Project

My students continue to really struggle with the effects of the pandemic. Our attendance numbers are very low, which is one of the biggest deterrents to student learning and growth. Additionally, when the students are in school, they have been struggling with increased anxiety and attention issues. So, my idea was to create an attendance challenge where the students amass stickers on a tracker. They earn stickers by having perfect attendance for a week. Once students earn 10 stickers they are eligible to receive a prize. I want students to be rewarded with prizes that continue to help them, instead of just homework passes or candy. That's why I chose prizes like fidget toys and stress balls, so students are rewarded with prizes that help their mental health and academic performance. Additionally, I know my kids love things like their popper fidget toys and fidget spinners, so I think this will be very motivating for them.

Ms. Miller-Smith Georgia Jones - Ayers Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
(50 Pcs) Fidget Poppers Popit Toy Pack Push Pop Bubble Popping Set It Mini Poppet Figit Package Figetget Spinners, Infinity Rubiks Cube Stress Relief Balls w Sensory Toys for Autistic ADHD Kids Girls • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
20 Pcs Mini Push pop Bubble it Fidget Sensory Toys Pack,Small Simple Popitz Fidget Toy,Colorful Anti-Anxiety Poppit Keychain Bulk Desk Toy,Stress Relief Keychain Hand Toy for Adults and Kids(Square) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
50 Pieces Yellow Star Stress Ball Mini Foam Star Ball Star Stress Relief Toy for School Carnival, Small Game Prizes, Party Decoration • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
WEKITY Mini Cube Puzzle Box Set, Brain Game 24PCS Maze Puzzle Box 3D Three-Dimensional Ball Maze Funny and Cool Brain Teasers for Kids-Safe for Boys, Girls, Teens, Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Brain Teaser Puzzles for Kids Teens and Adults 12Pcs,Mind Game Puzzle Set, 3D Plastic Unlock Interlock Toy, Desk Toys for Office for Adults,Suitable for IQ,Logic Test, Fidgeting and Pastime • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
EOOUT 24pcs Small Pocket Notebooks, Colorful Notebooks Bulk, Lined Notepad, Mini Journal Memo Notepad, 3.5"x5.5", 12 Colors for Kids, Students, Traveler, School Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Play-Doh Handout 42-Pack of 1-Ounce Non-Toxic Modeling Compound for Kid Party Favors, Trick or Treat, Classroom Prizes, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
ZNNCO 12PCS Push Pop Fidget Toy Fidget Bracelet, Durable and Adjustable, Multicolor Stress Relief Finger Press Bracelet for Kids and Adults ADHD ADD Autism (Option 1) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
XinXie 14 Pcs Mini Simple Dimple Fidget Popper Sensory Fidget Toys Set Push Bubble Popping It Silicone Game Anxiety & Stress Reliever Fidget Packs for Family and Friends (Multi-Color and Multi-Shape) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59

Materials cost

$171.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$217.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.39

Total project goal

$255.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $255.94

2 Donors

-$167.69

Donations toward project cost

-$146.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.40

match offer

-$83.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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