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

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Claw It Up

Help me give my students prizes to encourage positive behavior in the classroom.

  • 3 donors
  • $159 goal

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Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein has another project! Donate to Come Alive to help her classroom.

$184 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I work with an amazing group of children who are eager to learn. I enjoy seeing the excitement in their eyes when we get ready for school every day. My students come from diverse backgrounds which makes them unique. Many of my students come from low-income families; however, they are the best kids on the planet.

With bullying reaching epidemic proportions, spreading kindness seems to be more important than ever before.

Most children spend the majority of their day in a classroom with other kids—what better place to promote being kind to others than right there?

Science explains that the good feelings we experience when being kind are produced by endorphins that activate areas of the brain that are associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, and it’s proven that these feelings of joyfulness are contagious, encouraging more kind behavior by the giver and recipient.

We have started a kindness ritual. At my school, our goal is to say five nice things to five different people each day. Also,​ we have a kindness box, in which students have the opportunity to highlight their peers. For example, every time someone does something nice for you that makes you feel good, write it on a note and put it in the box. Thus, I am asking for fidget toys to encourage positive behavior.

The purpose of this program is to improve student behavior and thereby academic outcomes by developing, fostering, and reinforcing positive behavior. Statistics indicate that there is a direct correlation between student behavior and academic performance. They will use the claw machine to get their prize! This is a excellent lesson on STEM.

Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein Dawes Elementary 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.

More about Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein

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

900 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bundaloo Claw Machine Arcade Game with Sound, Cool Fun Mini Candy Grabber Prize Dispenser Vending Toy for Kids, Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $42.56 1 $42.56
56 Pack Mini Plush Animals Toys Bulk, Small Stuffed Ocean Animal Toy Set, Keychain Decoration for Claw Machine, Birthday Party Favor, Goodie Bag Fillers, Valentines Classroom Prize Box, School Reward • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
48 Pieces Mini Plush Animals Toys Set, Small Stuffed Animal Keychain Set for Valentine Gift,Easter Egg Filter,Carnival Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Goody Bags Filler,Party Favors • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98

Materials cost

$103.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.84

Total project goal

$158.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $158.91

2 Donors

-$135.07

Donations toward project cost

-$135.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.84

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 $0.00

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