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Ms. Julissa Olea from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Toys to Keep My Kindergarteners Motivated!

Help me give my students learning rewards such as sensory and fidget toys, slime, squeeze balls, and Legos to keep up their great work and keep them motivated.

  • $412 goal

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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

Students who do the right thing and work hard day after day should be rewarded by going to the treasure box. I am requesting your help to keep my students motivated in my classroom. Small rewards or prizes bring such excitement to the eyes of my amazing students.

My students deserve to be rewarded for working hard, and I would like to provide them with opportunities.

I'm requesting support with student incentives, such as squeeze balls, slime, fidgety and sensory educational toys, and other incentives used to foster positive behavior and learning motivation. Making good choices and being kind to one another are paramounts in my classroom. This will help my students learn that they can earn the things they want by doing what they are supposed to do.

The students will self-reflect and ask themselves, "Did I follow the classroom norms, or did I do my best today?" This will create personal challenges for those who make mistakes to create change and foster new behaviors. The ultimate goal for the classroom is to follow classroom norms. The #1 rule is to do their best and show it. We will also use rewards to celebrate all the growth we have made socially and academically.

This project is important because it would give my students something to look forward to when they are doing the right thing daily. This will highlight those who follow rules, are great citizens, and do their best. Your generous donation will be treasured in our classroom every day!

Ms. Julissa Olea PS/IS 210 21st Century Academy Grades PreK-2

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. Julissa Olea

New York, NY 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squeeze Balls - Squishy Stress Relief Balls with Soft Beads - Colorful Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids and Adults - Fun, Calming, Increase Focus, Great for ADHD, Autism - (3 Pack) • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
JC Toys 14" La Newborn Deluxe Layette Doll Set - Pink • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
Torlam Elkonin Boxes Phonemic Awareness Phonics Games, Reading Spelling Sound Manipulatives Sight Word Flash Cards, Speech Therapy Toy Kindergarten Elementary Classroom Must Haves Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Learning Resources Sand & Water Fine Motor Set Educational Toys 4 Pieces (LER5559) • Staples $11.82 3 $35.46
LEGO - Minecraft The Pumpkin Farm Building Toy Set 21248 • Best Buy Education $31.99 1 $31.99
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Aizweb CVC Word Builder,Phonics Games Flash Cards for Preschool Kindergarten Classroom,Montessori Special Education Reading Manipulative Spelling Toy for Learning Activity Teacher School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Coogam Wooden Short Vowel Reading Letters Sorting Spelling Games, Site CVC Words Learning Flashcards Alphabet Puzzle Montessori Educational Toy Gift for Kids 3 4 5 Years Old • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
36 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59

Materials cost

$315.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.78

Total project goal

$411.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $411.87

1 Donor

-$411.87

Donations toward project cost

-$350.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.78

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