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Ms. Spickelmier from Aztec, NM is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Positive Behavior Treasures!

My students need prizes like bouncy balls and jump ropes, to build a reward system for positive behavior. We collect daily points on "Class Dojo," and these items would be used for incentives for good behavior.

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My Students

Many of the students in my school come from low income homes. We qualified for a grant this year so 100% of the students receive free lunch and breakfast. They face many challenges due to the economical struggles their families face.

The students in my class are full of energy, and we are learning to direct that amazing energy into our learning.

They are all very happy and enjoy the simplest things in life. A few of them are faced with social and emotional disabilities. They are all amazing children.

My Project

The requested items will be used as incentives to promote positive behavior. We use a program called Class DOJO and students are awarded points for positive things like working hard, being on task, acts of kindness, following directions, and good behavior. These points convert to "cash" and the students will be allowed to "purchase" from the requested items. I will be using the cart that I requested to build a "store." The "prices" will be listed on the front of the bins. Then the students will purchase from these items: knobby playground balls, jump ropes, squeeze stress balls, bouncy balls, stuffed monsters, flashlights, Rainbow springs, animal masks, glider planes, sun glasses, Hot Wheels, Pet Shop figurines, and light up rings. They will be allowed to purchase every other Friday in the beginning to provide the students with concrete evidence that these points produce an actual reward. As the year progress the rewards will move to every three weeks and then to monthly allowing the students to make the reward a more intrinsic compensation.

These rewards are a great incentive to eliminate negative behaviors, and to motivate the reluctant learner; thus increasing the amount of time spent on learning.

Our PTO had been funding the incentive store, but with the economic crunch we are facing in our area they no longer have the resources to do so. This grant will help us focus our energy and promote positive behavior in our classroom.

Ms. Spickelmier McCoy Elementary School 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.

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Aztec, NM 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
Seville Classics Mobile Toy Storage Organizer, 9-Bins in Fun Colors • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Fun Express Monsters Plush (1 Dozen) • Amazon Business $13.95 2 $27.90
4E's Novelty Knobby Balls, 5" L x 5" W, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $13.89 2 $27.78
EverBrite 18-Pack Mini Aluminum LED Flashlight Set with Lanyard Batteries Included • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Magic Rainbow Springs Assorted Bulk (1 Dozen) (2 Inches) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Jalousie 30 Pieces Stress Ball and Squeeze Toys Value Assortment-Stress Relax Toys (30 Pcs Pack). • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Hot Wheels 20 Car Gift Pack (Styles May Vary) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Jump Rope Mega Value Pack, 24ct • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Littlest Pet Shop Collector Party Pack • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Rhode Island Novelty 12 Assorted Foam Animal Masks for Birthday Party Favors Dress-Up Costume • Amazon Business $4.95 3 $14.85
Rhode Island Novelty Neon 80's Style Party Sunglasses with Dark Lens, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $14.48 1 $14.48
Kangaroo's Flashing LED Light Up Toys, Glow In The Dark Bumpy Rings, 18-Pack • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Neon Bouncing - Balls Pack Of 18 - 1.75 Inches Assorted Neon Colors - High Bouncing Balls - For Kids Boys And Girls Great Party Favors, Bag Stuffers, Fun, Toy, Gift, Prize, Piñata Fillers - By Kidsco • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rhode Island Novelty Glider Planes (48 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$264.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.71

Total project goal

$351.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$351.41

1 Donor

-$351.41

Donations toward project cost

-$298.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.71

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$0.00

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