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Mrs. Kaz from Michigan City, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Needed Rewards Earned Through Our Cat Cash Incentive Store!

Help me give my students the squishy, plushie, and cute stuffed animals and fidgets they have earned through our Incentive Store!

  • $969 goal

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My Project

Our students earn Cat Cash (because we're the Wildcats!) by demonstrating Habits Of Character, such as empathy, responsibility, perseverance, and integrity. They also can earn Cat Cash through academic improvements.

This incentive store is a big deal for our students!

I am extremely proud of our students this year! They have shown incredible growth by earning Cat Cash throughout the year. Our Cat Cash Store is bare! This incentive store teaches the students the value of saving their Cat Cash for something they want and rewarding their positive behavior and academic achievements! Our goal is to restock our Cat Cash Store with these fidgets, plushies and squishies for next school year, so we can continue this Incentive program.

Thank you for your consideration and donation!

Mrs. Kaz Coolspring Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Michigan City, IN 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

220 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Schylling NeeDoh Bubble Glob - Sensory Fidget Toy - Assorted Colors - Ages 3 to Adult (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $6.39 10 $63.90
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Wild Cat Plushie - Tiger - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood 4 inch • Amazon Business $14.27 3 $42.81
Squishmallows 5-Inch 10-Pack Plush - Diane Bigfoot, Giles Grasshopper, Maritza Cactus, Nico Axolotl, Rachel Mushroom, and More - Ultrasoft Official Kelly Toy Plush - Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $35.77 1 $35.77
Squishville Mystery Mini-Squishmallows Plush - Wildlife Squad - Six 2-Inch Characters - Includes Michaela and Kiki Plus Four Mystery Figures - Irresistibly Soft, Colorful Plush • Amazon Business $31.00 1 $31.00
TeeTurtle - Original Reversible Big Octopus Plushie - Glow in the Dark - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood - Gift for Kids and Adults! • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
TeeTurtle - Original Reversible Big Shark Plushie - Blue - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
TeeTurtle - Original Reversible Big Wolf Plushie - Light Gray - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
TeeTurtle - Original Reversible Big Axolotl Plushie - Pink + Yellow with Glasses - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
SQUISHMALLOW 5" Plush Mystery Box 5 Pack - Various Styles - Officially Licensed Kellytoy Plush - Collectible Soft & Squishy Mini Stuffed Animal Toy - Gift for Kids, Girls & Boys - 5 Inch • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
TeeTurtle - Original Reversible Big Axolotl Plushie - Gray + Rainbow - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood - Gift for Kids and Adults! • Amazon Business $26.85 1 $26.85
Cevioce Sensory Slug Fidget Toys,Fidget Slug Toys for Adults & Kids Party Favors,6Pcs Cute Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children,Toddler Toys Age 3+,Travel Toys for 3+ Year Old • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Snook Tots Weighted Stuffed Animals 2lb - 14" Recycled Stuffing Weighted Plush Toy - Extra Soft with Lavender Scent - Cute Cow Plushies for Kids and Adults. • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
TeeTurtle - Original Reversible Big Octopus Plushie - Galaxy - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood - Gift for Kids and Adults! • Amazon Business $19.08 1 $19.08
Iconikal Glow in The Dark Fidget Spinner Random Color Bulk Assortment Set, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
MorisMos Dinosaur Stuffed Animal Plush Pillow -12 Inch Dinosaur Plush Toy, Squishy Dinosaur Toy for Kids, Hug Stuffed Dinosaur Plush Throw Pillow for Christmas Birthday Car Home Decor, Pink Dino Plush • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
TeeTurtle - Original Reversible Big Panda Plushie - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood - Gift for Kids and Adults! • Amazon Business $17.31 1 $17.31
MorisMos Dinosaur Plush Pillow-12 Inch Dinosaur Stuffed Animal Plush Toy-Squishy Dinosaur Toy for Kids, Stuffed Dinosaur Plush Throw Pillow for Christmas Birthday Car Home Decor, Mint Green Dino Plush • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie - Starry Eyes - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Dinosaur Plushie - Blue + Green Triceratops - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle | Plushmates | Horse + Unicorn | Rainbow + Gray | Happy + Angry | The Reversible Plush That Hold Hands! • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Turtle Plushie - Strawberries + Flowers - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle, Reversible Penguin Plushmate, Starry Purple + Angry Light Blue, Show Your Mood Without Saying a Word! 3.5 inch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - Plushmates - Magnetic Reversible Plushies that hold hands when happy - Avocado Cat - Huggable and Soft Sensory Fidget Toy Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood - Gift for Kids and Adults! • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Turtle Plushie - Punk - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood 3.5 inch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Turtle Plushie - Ninja - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood 4 Inch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie - Pink + Aqua - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood, 4 inch • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Dinosaur Plushie - Mint Stego + Egg - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Turtle Plushie - Green - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood 4 inch • Amazon Business $14.16 1 $14.16
Goody Putty Heat Sensitive Color Changing 4 Pack Great Slime Toy for Kids Stress Relief and Kids Therapy and Great ADHD Fidget Toy Pack of Putty That Changes Colors • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Jazwares - Squishmallows 8" Plush Assortment - Pet Shop - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $12.99 1 $12.99
Jazwares - Squishmallows 8" Sega Sonic Plush Assortment - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $12.99 1 $12.99
JRLAJRL 3 Pack Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer Sensory Calming Fidget Toy Autism Community Toys for Kids Teenager Adults • Amazon Business $12.78 1 $12.78
Squishmallows 8-Inch Cici Winking Red Panda - Little Ultrasoft Official Kelly Toy Plush • Amazon Business $12.61 1 $12.61
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Turtle Plushie - Rainbows - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood 3.5 inch • Amazon Business $12.23 1 $12.23
The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, Metal Slinky, Fidget Toys, Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up by Just Play • Amazon Business $3.59 3 $10.77
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie - Black + Orange - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood - Perfect for Halloween! • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie - Glow in the Dark - Cute Sensory Fidget Stuffed Animals That Show Your Mood • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
30 Pack Spring Rainbow Magic Fidget Stress Coil Mini Springs Bulk Toys For Party Favor Carnival Prize Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers For Kids Boys Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
20 Pack Fidget Sensory Toys,Stretchy String Toys for Easter Christmas Party Favors,Dinosaur and Unicorn Styles Relaxing Toys for Autistic Children Increase Focus and Reduce Stress • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Girls Toys Easter Gifts Pop Purse Fidget Toys, Rainbow Purse Birthday Classroom Exchange Return Gifts for Kids Girl, Cloud Toddler Purse Pop Shoulder Bag Sensory Toys Valentines Party Favors • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Gigilli Girl Purse Toys for Girls, Girls Purse Fidget Toy, Easter Rainbow Fidget Purse Pop Shoulder Bag, Birthday School Supplies Fidgets Return Gifts for Girls 6-12 • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$781.30

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$823.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.24

Total project goal

$968.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$968.26

13 Donors

-$902.27

Donations toward project cost

-$818.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$60.99

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$0.00

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