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

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Shop Til You Drop

Help me give my students candy and fun items to purchase at our classroom store.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smith's classroom raised $397

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am so excited to write this grant. I am asking for stress balls, fidgets, candy, yoyos, sensory tiles and other items to add to my classroom store as well as a mobile cart to organize the items on. At the end of each month, the students get to shop at our store using the "money" that they have earned throughout the month. The students are able to earn money by making good choices, helping others, increasing test scores, coming to school, being a good friend, following directions, and much more. During the store, the kids are expected to organize and count their money. They look at the items ahead of time to plan their shopping trip, so they know how much money is needed for each item. We also work on making change.

It is so important that our students learn how to recognize, count money, and understand how to make purchases.

Mrs. Smith Clinton Young Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Indianapolis, 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liquid Triangle Sensory Tiles - 13" x 15" Colorful Floor Lava Tiles for Kids Assist Learning, Stimulation, Processing by Play - Social Emotional Gross Motor Toys for Special Needs Children - Set of 6 • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
danpinera 3-Tier Rolling Cart, Metal Rolling Storage Cart with Lockable Wheels & Hanging Cups & Hooks, Mobile Trolley Cart for Kitchen, Bathroom, Office, Workshop, White • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
YoYo Ball Party Pack of 5, As seen on TV, Assorted Colors and Patterns, Automatically Returns to You - Never Needs rewinding, Instructions included - learn to create tricks • Amazon Business $17.71 2 $35.42
Jetec 80 Pieces Mini Folding Mirror Round Compact Mirror Portable Pocket Mirror Makeup Small Mirror Vintage Portable Travel Makeup Mirror for Women Girls Daily Use, 10 Colors • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sour Punch Blue Raspberry Sour Candy Straws 4.5 Oz Tray (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
Scientoy Fidget Toy Set, 35 Pcs Sensory Toy for ADD, OCD, Autistic Children, Adults, Anxiety Autism to Stress Relief and Anti Anxiety with Motion Timer, Perfect for Classroom Reward with Gift Box • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Sour Punch Straws, Watermelon Fruit Flavor, 2oz Tray (24 Pack), Soft & Chewy Candy • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Sour Punch Strawberry Sour Straws 2oz Tray (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
ArtCreativity Mini Chinese Paper Yoyos Set - Pack of 24 - 6 Inches Big - Assorted Colors - Big Hit Party Favor - Amazing Gift Idea for Boys and Girls Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $13.71 1 $13.71
Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Ball - Squeeze Ball Set Squish Ball for Adults Rainbow Mesh Balls Bulk Anxiety Relief Ball for Party Favors Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sensory Toys for Kids - Textured Stretchy Sensory Fidget Toys for Stress, Anxiety , Sensory Toys Special Needs for Autistic ADHD Autism Children Toddlers Boys Girls, Christmas Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
24PCS Mini Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys, Dinosour Sea Animals Sensory Squeeze Ball Toys to Relax Party Favors Birthday Gifts Easter Egg Filler • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$302.65

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.50

Total project goal

$396.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$396.69

5 Donors

-$208.34

Donations toward project cost

-$177.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$188.35

Match offers toward project cost

-$160.10

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.25

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$0.00

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