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Ms. W. from Philadelphia, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Fill Our Incentive Chest

Help me give my students glow in the dark party favors, mechanical pencils, gel pens, slap bracelets, and various snacks.

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My Students

My students come from some of the most dangerous areas in Philadelphia. However, when they walk through the doors of our school they feel safe, loved, and are eager to learn. 100% of the students receive free meals. Despite their unfortunate circumstances they come to school each day to learn, and grow.

Over the years I have noticed a lack of positive praise and motivation from parents.

The students in my school rarely receive positive praise or assistance at home. One of my major pushes is to make sure each child's accomplishments, big or small, are celebrated in our incentive based learning program. Students are rewarded for being active learners, team players, and LEADERS!

My Project

Intrinsic motivation and redirection is great, but sometimes students need that extra boost when they're doing the right thing. In my classroom I want to focus on the positive behavior and rewards students throughout the day for being active learners, and leaders. In my 5th and 6th grade classrooms the students will be part of a ticket program, where students earn tickets for doing the right thing. The snacks, mini toys, gel pens, and other amazing prizes will be available for purchase (using tickets) when the students have enough banked.

The students can earn tickets by being active and productive citizens inside and outside of the classroom.

In the classroom, students will earn tickets for being in class on time and prepared, answering questions (I love use tickets during guided instruction because it motivates students to answer questions, and enriches discussion!), assisting a friend , and any other helpful contributions that are made in our classroom environment. Outside of the classroom students can earn tickets for making the right choices, assisting peers/adults, and problem solving.

The ticket incentive program motivates students to work hard, and creates an overall positive environment inside and outside of the classroom. Often times students with " behavior challenges" receive incentives for positive behavior, leaving kids who typically behave out. All students should be celebrated, and rewarded for positive behavior and active learning. This incentive program will help create a positive learning environment for all, while encouraging students to make importance decisions, balance ticket accounts, and SAVE!

Ms. W. Thomas Mifflin Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Munchies Care Package Chips Cookies & Candy Includes Goldfish, Oreos, Skittles, Sour Patch, m&m Cookie, Air Heads, Planters Peanuts, Rice Krispies & More (50 Count) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
60PCs LED Light Up Toys Glow in The Dark Party Supplies, 2019 New Year Eve Party Favors for Kids Including 40 Finger Lights, 12 Flashing Bumpy Rings, 4 Bracelets and 4 Flashing Slotted Shades Glasses • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
JOYIN Toy 72 PCs Slap Bracelets Party Favors Pack (24 Designs) with Colorful Hearts Animal Emoji and Unicorn • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
TecUnite 60 Pieces Bendable Pencil Flexible Bendy Soft Pencils with Eraser, Colorful • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Super Z Outlet Mini Finger Gyro Fidget Spiral Twister Toys Party Pack (Assorted 24 Pack) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Crackers, Classic Mix, 29 oz, Variety Pack, Box, Snack Packs, Pack Of 30 • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Airheads Bars, Chewy Fruit Candy, Variety Pack, Stocking Stuffer, Gift, Holiday, Christmas, Party, 60 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $7.32 1 $7.32
Nabisco Cookies Sweet Treats Variety Pack Cookies - with Oreo, Chips Ahoy, & Golden Oreo - 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
WELCH'S Mixed Fruit Snacks, 0.9 Ounce, 40 Count • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Pringles Snack Stacks Potato Crisps Chips, Flavored Variety Pack, Original, Cheddar Cheese, and Sour Cream and Onion, 12.9 oz (18 Cups) • Amazon Business $6.48 1 $6.48

Materials cost

$117.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$149.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.32

Total project goal

$175.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $175.49

1 Donor

-$149.17

Donations toward project cost

-$149.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.32

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 $0.00

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