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Mrs. Reel from Indianapolis, IN is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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End of Year Mini-Economy Blow Out!

Help me give my students a variety of items to fill out the classroom store for the end of the school year and a laminator to make store signs.

  • 3 donors
  • $426 goal

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Mrs. Reel has another project! Donate to Dirty Hands, Dirty Computers to help her classroom.

$78 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Implementing a classroom mini-economy helps teach skills that go beyond math standards. My students have learned how to budget and save and about opportunity cost and bank interest. They learned how to apply for a job, and what it takes to keep one. They have had to apply critical thinking skills and decision-making skills, they've had to postpone their wants to meet their needs, and they have had to work together to make the classroom economy successful.

Now it's time to refill the classroom store for the end of the school year.

The classroom store is designed to motivate students by allowing them to spend their earned classroom currency on a variety of items. This initiative aims to engage students in practical financial literacy, foster a sense of accomplishment and community, and encourage positive behavior and participation throughout the school year. But it only works if the store has items that students want, such as a variety of balls, snacks, and squishies.

Many of my students have saved up all year for an end-of-the-year blowout. So I need some terrific items to sell!

Mrs. Reel Westlane 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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Indianapolis, IN View local requests

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

100 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Leyndo 18 Pcs Bulk Sport Balls Set Basketball Football Volleyball Soccer Playground Baseball Outdoor Sport Equipment Ball Bag Pump for Youth Adults Gift Back to School(Brown) • Amazon Business $123.99 1 $123.99
60 Pieces Sports Stress Balls for Kids Mini Footballs Ball, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball Foam Squeeze Stress Balls for Anxiety Relief Relaxation, Sport Party Favor Class Prize Birthday Pet Toys • Amazon Business $39.19 1 $39.19
Airhead Fruit Flavored Candy Variety Pack | Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, Cherry, White Mystery, & Strawberry | Individually Wrapped | Treat Box Included (90 Bars - Bulk) • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
Takis 40 pc / 1 oz Hero Variety Pack, Assorted Flavored Mixed Rolled Tortilla Chips – (20) Fuego 1 oz, (10) Blue Heat 1 oz, (10) Intense Nacho 1 oz • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Frito Lay Fiery Mix Variety Pack, Hot & Spicy Snacks Single Serve Bags, (Pack of 40), Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Doritos, Chester's Hot Fries • Amazon Business $22.15 1 $22.15
48 Packs Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys Party Favors, Mini Sensory Stress Relief Squishy Fidget Toys for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Outus 120 Pieces Stylus Pen Universal Capacitive Stylus Slim Digital Pen Compatible with iPad, iPhone, Samsung, Tablet, Most Devices with Capacitive Touch Screen, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $17.44 1 $17.44
Vdealen 24 Pack Mini Cube Puzzle Party Favors for Kids, 1.18in 3x3 Magic Cube School Rewards & Classroom Prize for Students, Birthday Party Favors Easter Christmas Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, for Use with Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count • Amazon Business $12.93 1 $12.93

Materials cost

$327.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.87

Total project goal

$425.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$425.79

2 Donors

-$212.89

Donations toward project cost

-$180.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.93

match offer

-$212.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$180.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.93

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$0.00

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