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Mrs. Rocha from Anna, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blowing All Tests Away With Rewards!

Help me give my students a gumball machine and candy for fun incentives to succeed in the classroom.

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My Project

My students "blow" me away, and they deserve to be rewarded for their efforts. It may seem quite out of the ordinary to seek help in purchasing a gumball machine, but I believe that this will get my students excited and motivated to succeed.

Students develop financial literacy skills by using a checkbook to gain incentives.

The gumball machine would be used to provide immediate positive feedback for behaviors and skills we want to reinforce. Third grade is the first year of state testing, and it is important that the students know that their efforts do not go unseen. Having this machine will be a quick way to encourage the students to show what they know without feeling pressured. Having a gumball machine is super cool!

Additionally, desk dividers will allow the students to have a space of their own when needed. Some students do best when they are able to work in privacy without distractions, and the dividers are a perfect way to validate their need for a place to concentrate. Many times the students may just want some time to themselves, and the dividers provide this time for them.

Mrs. Rocha
Grades 3-5
    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

    This project will reach 45 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Great Northern Popcorn Company Vintage-Look Gumball Stand-Nostalgic Decor and Vending Machine by Northern Popcorn, Red • Amazon Business $77.99 1 $77.99
SATINIOR 24 Pcs Privacy Boards for Student Desks Classroom Desk Divider Trifold Table Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders for Students Desk Partition Study Carrel School Teacher 12 Colors, 16 x 12 in • Amazon Business $44.79 1 $44.79
Skittles Bulk Candy, 5LB Bulk Skittles Candy Bag By Snackivore • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
Jelly Belly Assorted 49 Flavors Jelly Beans, 32 oz (JBC83748) • Quill.com $22.99 1 $22.99
Dubble Bubble (14 mm size) small-gum balls bulk- 2 Pounds • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59

Materials cost

$198.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.81

Total project goal

$272.09

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 $272.09

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