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Ms. Herlo from Chicago, IL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rewarding Good Behavior in Middle School!

Help me give my students beads, balls, and fidget rewards for their hard work and outstanding behavior!

  • $1,000 goal

This project expired on February 25, 2023.

This project expired on February 25, 2023.

My Project

This year in middle school, I would like to have a positive reinforcement system in place. Research shows that rewarding good behavior and providing students with an opportunity to feel successful in the classroom, without providing a grade, can be greatly beneficial, especially for students who struggle to keep an A in class, but have great behavior and work hard. In order to be more proactive with behavior interventions, creating a positive reinforcement system can be a fun way for students to hold themselves accountable for their actions. Positive reinforcement provides an outside stimulus to increase the likelihood that a behavior will occur again.

A positive classroom environment helps children feel happier and more confident.

Confident children are more likely to follow their teachers’ direction, take pride in their achievements and develop social skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Every time a student shows good behavior, respects/ helps others, gets an A on a test, walks quietly in the hallway, completed their work in a timely manner, etc. will receive a Bulldog Buck. At the end of each month, I will open up a Bulldog classroom “store,” and the students can trade in their Bulldog Bucks for items, certificates, school supplies, etc. With your help, I will be able to have meaningful items that the students would have to work for by showing good behaviors. Thank you so much for your donations!

Ms. Herlo
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
6000 Pcs Clay Beads for Bracelet Making, Gionlion 24 Colors Flat Round Polymer Clay Beads 6mm Spacer Heishi Beads with Pendant Charms Kit and Elastic Strings for Jewelry Making Kit Bracelets Necklace • Amazon Business $14.75 9 $132.75
WILSON Traditional Soccer Ball - Black/White, Size 5 • Amazon Business $21.91 5 $109.55
Molten Camp Recreational Volleyball, Red/White/Blue (MS500-3), Official Size and Weight • Amazon Business $17.95 5 $89.75
Spalding Street Outdoor Basketball 29.5" • Amazon Business $19.59 4 $78.36
9Pcs Magnetic Rings Fidget Toys Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys Pack, Adult Fidget Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Making Ideal Stress Toys Gift for Adults Teens Boys Kids • Amazon Business $8.48 9 $76.32
Franklin Sports Junior Football - Grip-Rite 100 - Kids Junior Size Rubber Football - Youth Football - Durable Outdoor Rubber Football - Brown/White • Amazon Business $11.44 5 $57.20
Effacera Fidget Toys Fidgets Spinners Bulk 4 Packs Goodie Bag Stuffers Kids Party Favors Pop Toddler Sensory Learning Toys Fidgets Spinner Halloween Christmas Stockings Gifts for Kids Teen Girls Boys • Amazon Business $8.33 6 $49.98
60 Pcs Pop Bracelet Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys for Party Favors, Hand Finger Wristband Bulk for Classroom Prizes, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers Goodie Bag Stuffers Christmas Valentine Gift for Kid • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Power Your Fun Pop Puzzle Popper Fidget Game - 27pc Jigsaw Puzzle Game Pop Push It Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys for Learning, Stress Relief Silicone Pop Puzzle Game Board for Kids and Adults (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Qsrkan 40Pcs Mini Pop Push it Fidget Keychain Toy,Stress Relief Hand Toy,Mini Push Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys,Anti-Anxiety Office Desk Toys for Adults Kids • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Mallofusa 12 PCS Sports Basketball Headband /Sweatband Head Sweat Band/Brace Outdoor • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
RUANJAI 12-Pack Motivational Wristbands for Men, Women & Teens, 12x8” Silicone Rubber Bracelets with Inspirational Quotes, Unisex Adult Wristbands, 5 Unique Designs, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $12.79 2 $25.58

Materials cost

$807.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$849.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.91

Total project goal

$999.39

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