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Ms. Nordstrom from Toluca, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nordstrom's Neighborhood Market

Help me give my students grocery items to help them problem solve using real life situations. These items will make their shopping/learning experience very motivational and realistic.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nordstrom's classroom raised $699

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hi. My name is Amy Nordstrom. I am a 5th-grade special education teacher. The items I am requesting will help enhance the store that I have created in my classroom for my students to have hands-on learning experiences. I have received some funding from our PTO organization, but more help will allow me to have more products in the store to help kids with real-world shopping and problem-solving situations. My master's degree capstone project was titled, "The Positive Effects of Problem Solving on 5th Graders with Learning Disabilities using Real World Situations." I am excited to have started this store, but could use more products to make it more functional and closer to reality than its current status. In addition, I do have students who lack motivation, so I use the store as an incentive to work, participate, and be a positive model in class. Students then can shop in the store. I often have students who shop for items (or ask for specific items) that are healthier and have more substance, not choosing candy, as these are items they are lacking in their lives. Having more choices for food and drinks that are not candy and high-sugar juices (typical items found at Dollar Tree), will help my students be healthier and happier, all while learning as they earn shopping privileges. The store in general is motivating for students as they feel it is a fun way to learn. Also, working in a realistic setting increases their chances to generalize their learning. Finally, the 5th-grade general education teachers on my team recently started a classroom economy reward system and I would like to be able to use my classroom as part of the learning and reward process. Thanks for considering my project for DonorsChoose.

Ms. Nordstrom Fieldcrest Intermediate School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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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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

45 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon MP25DV-3 2202C001 12-Digit Desktop Printing Calculator, Gray • Quill.com $85.09 1 $85.09
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect Stocking Stuffer, Bulk Pack, Gluten Free, Individual Single Serve Bags, 1.55 oz (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $67.95 1 $67.95
Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips, Reduced Fat Cool Ranch, 1 Ounce (Pack of 72) • Amazon Business $47.95 1 $47.95
Everyone Hand Sanitizer Spray, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 6), Lavender and Aloe, Plant Derived Alcohol with Pure Essential Oils, 99% Effective Against Germs • Amazon Business $23.85 2 $47.70
Simply Chex Snack Mix, Cheddar, 0.92 Ounce (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $36.74 1 $36.74
Post-it Greener Notes, 3 x 3 in., 24 Pads, 75 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Sweet Sprinkles Collection • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67
IZZE Sparkling Juice, Apple, No Added Sugars, No Preservatives, Non-GMO, 8.4 Fl Oz Can (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $25.56 1 $25.56
WISELIFE Reusable Grocery Bags 4-Pack Foldable Washable Large Storage Bins Basket Water Resistant Shopping Tote Bag Dark Grey • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
Outshine Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie Peach Raspberry, 24-Pack of 3.5oz Fruit & Yogurt Pouches • Amazon Business $24.20 1 $24.20
Baked, Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot, 0.875 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $22.43 1 $22.43
Spindrift Sparkling Water, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, Made with Real Squeezed Fruit, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Kellogg's SCOOBY-DOO! Baked Graham Cracker Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Snack Crackers, Cinnamon (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $21.60 1 $21.60
ChapStick Classic Cherry Lip Balm Tube, Flavored Lip Balm for Lip Care on Chafed, Chapped or Cracked Lips - 0.15 Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Apples and Cinnamon, Individual Packets (48 Count of 1.51 oz Packets), 72.48 oz • Amazon Business $13.06 1 $13.06
Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice, 8 Fl Oz Bottles, 24 Count (4 Packs Of 6), 2 Servings Of Fruit, 100% Fruit Juice, Gluten-free, Caffeine-free, Kosher, Contains No Artificial Colors Or Sweeteners • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Hint Water Best Sellers Pack, 3 Bottles Each of: Watermelon, Blackberry, Cherry, and Pineapple, Zero Calories, Zero Sugar and Zero Sweeteners, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Starry Zero Sugar Lemon Lime Soda, Caffeine Free, Mini Cans, 7.5 Ounce (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
xlehoely 20 Pack Hand Cream Gift Set for Women,Moisturizing Hand Care Cream Stocking Stuffers Gift Set,Travel Size Hand Lotion for Dry Hands,Mini Hand Lotion Gift Set With Natural Plant Fragrance • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Sparkling Ice, Black Raspberry Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar Flavored Water, with Vitamins and Antioxidants, Low Calorie Beverage, 17 fl oz Bottles (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $9.10 1 $9.10
Fiber One Chewy Bars, Oats & Chocolate, Fiber Snacks, Mega Pack, 15 ct • Amazon Business $7.32 1 $7.32
NCR Adding Machine Paper Roll, 2-Ply, 2 1/4" x 100', 1 Roll (795419) • Quill.com $2.67 2 $5.34
Clorox Pro Hand Wipes in Resealable Pouch, 20 Ct | Clorox Alcohol Free Wipes with BZK | Clorox Hand Wipes, Travel Hand Wipes, Alcohol Free Hand Wipes, Wipes for Hands • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$555.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$593.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.79

Total project goal

$698.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$698.62

8 Donors

-$647.58

Donations toward project cost

-$572.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.00

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

-$26.04

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$0.00

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