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Ms. Liu from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rewards and Fidgets

Help me give my students rewards and fidgets to support their learning in the classroom.

  • $232 goal

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My Students

I teach a diverse group of 5-6th grade scholars who receive special education services. My scholars are unique in both their background and their skill sets! They bring a lot of their personalities into the small group setting. They don't let their learning disabilities stop them from trying their best in the classroom! They are always surprising me with the way they think outside the box.

They have shown a lot of perseverance and growth since the beginning of the school year.

Many of my scholars have both academic and personal goals that they work hard towards in the classroom. They are always trying to beat their previous scores and get really excited when they mastered their goals. Even when they might not see growth, they encourage each other to try harder or would ask me what else they can do to practice at home.

My Project

Many of them try so hard to work towards their goal with all the challenges they face (both academically and personally). Help me reward my students for all the ways that they show up in the classroom by donating to our prize box. All students earn "bones" for positive behavior (being respectful, responsible, safe, kind, showing grit, etc) and academics. I would like to take this one step further by creating a classroom prize box for my scholars. Students would then be able to trade in their "bones" for something from the box.

The prize becomes a tangible validation of the child's learning as well as reinforces that they are doing a good job.

Additionally, with this project, I would like to create individual sensory bins for some of my students to use in the classroom when they get overwhelmed. This would give them one opportunity to refocus and reset their mind and well as their emotions while using a fidget toy.

Ms. Liu Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

26 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Graphite Smencils Cylinder - HB #2 Scented Pencils, 50 Count, Gifts for Kids by Scentco • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Sensory Toys Set 38 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
24 Pieces Mini Flashlight LED Keychain Mini Permanent Marker LED Key Ring Light Torch with Marker Pen for Nurse School Office (Black) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
TecUnite 15 Pieces Shuttle Pens Retractable Multi-color Ballpoint Pens 4 Neon Color Pens in One with Buckle Keychain on Top for Office School Supplies Students Children Gift • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
200 Pcs Stickers for Water Bottles, Cute Vinyl Waterproof Vsco Laptop Skateboard Stickers Aesthetic Computer Phone Hydroflask Stickers for Kids Teens Girls, Sticker Packs • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
16 Pack Pencil Grips for Kids Handwriting, Pencil Holder for Kids, Handwriting Grip, Ergonomic Training Pencil Grips, Writing Tool for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Children • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ArtCreativity 13 Inch Flexible Bendy Pencils for Kids - 12 Pack - Fun and Functional Long Bendable Writing Pencils - Birthday Party Favor, Goodie Bag Fillers, Classroom Gifts, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Large, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.21 1 $5.21

Materials cost

$164.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$196.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.68

Total project goal

$231.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $231.22

1 Donor

-$227.11

Donations toward project cost

-$196.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.11

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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