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Mrs. F. from Omaha, NE is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of 4:1

Help me give my students incentives for demonstrating positive behavior all year round!

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My Students

"Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world," Nelson Mandela famously said. Help these future innovators, contributors, and leaders gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences to improve our world. My students come from neighborhoods across the Omaha metro. In our unique public school, students develop their technology, leadership, and communication skills. In our extended, year-round program, students are engaged in inquiry, STEAM, voluminous reading, and innovative instruction. Every student also participates in after-school Enrichment, where they may choose from a wide variety of extracurricular courses.

Our students are curious, creative, and committed to leading in our school and communities.

They are curious about the world and how it works. They are creative in their approaches to learning and how they use tools and technology to communicate. They demonstrate their commitment to leadership inside and outside the school by participation and service. Our students are future world-changers. They are amazing.

My Project

Many educators know that in order to get students to respond in a positive way, they must communicate from a position of positivity themselves. Positive reinforcement – in the form of genuine behavior-specific praise – can impact the classroom environment in numerous ways. In fact, it can prepare students for success in the long term, particularly those students who come from a disadvantaged background. The balance of praise to criticism typically works best when the scale is tipped toward encouragement.

Behavioral scientists have long studied the ideal praise-to-criticism ratio.

For students, that ideal ratio is 4:1. In other words, for each bit of negative feedback, there should be a minimum of four positive comments to balance it out. Studies conducted by Vanderbilt University indicate that “Praise is a powerful tool for educators. When used effectively in the classroom, it can increase the social and academic performance of students, as well as improve classroom climate.”

At WFS, we are looking for meaningful rewards to match our praise when students exhibit our 3 B's: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe. Positivity begets positivity.

Mrs. F. Wilson Focus 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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Omaha, NE View local requests

More than half of 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
Raymond Geddes Scent-Sibles Mechanical Pencils, 0.7 mm, Super Assortment, Set of 192 (68697) • Amazon Business $71.98 1 $71.98
T-SIGN 24" Heavy Duty Tabletop Spinning Prize Wheel, 14 Slots Color Prize Wheel Spinner with Dry Erase Marker & Eraser As Customized Gifts for Carnival and Trade Show, Win The Fortune Spin Game • Amazon Business $48.95 1 $48.95
Smart Novelty Animal Erasers Kids Party Favors Classroom Rewards Prizes - Animal Puzzle Eraser Assortment - Bulk Pack Of 50 Erasers • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Shxstore Mini Foam Sports Ball for Kids, Mini Soccer Ball,Basketball, Football, Baseball 24 Counts • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
WATINC Random 70 Pcs Squishies Slow Rising Cream Scented Kawaii Simulation Lovely Toy Jumbo Medium Mini Soft Cute Party Favours for Kids , Phone Straps Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
3" Party Pack Emoji Stress Balls Stress Reliver Party Favors, Toy Balls, Party Toys (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.49 3 $25.47
Flip Sequin Unicorn Keychains Colorful Unicorn Key Chain for Handbag Purse Party Embellishment (Color Set 2, 24 Pieces) • Amazon Business $12.39 2 $24.78
Funny Party Hats Sunglasses In Bulk - 48 Pack - Neon Party Sunglasses - Sunglasses Pack - Party Favors • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Mochi Animals Stress Toys, Outee 30 Pcs Mini Squishies Mochi Squishy Toys Mochi Cat Glow in the Dark Squishy Squeeze Relief Stress Toys for Kids Adults • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Mini Cube, Puzzle Party Toy, Eco-Friendly Material with Vivid Colors,Party Favor School Supplies Puzzle Game Set for Boy Girl Kid Child, Magic Cube Goody Bag Filler Birthday Gift Giveaway • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Raymond Geddes Scent-Sibles 6-Color Pens, Scented Ink, Set of 12 (69569) • Amazon Business $10.58 2 $21.16
Boao 9 Pack 24 Blocks Mini Snake Cube, Magic Speed Cubes, Mini Plastic Puzzle Cube Toy for Kids Party Bag Filler, Party Favours Party Supplies, Random Color • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Melleco 30pcs Keychain Key Tags Superhero Goodie Bag Stuffer Christmas Gift Holiday Charms for Kids Birthday Party Favors School Carnival Reward Prizes Decoration Supplies • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
URSKYTOUS 60Pcs Animal Pencil Erasers Bulk Kids Japanese Come Apart Puzzle Eraser Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Carnival Gifts and School Supplies(Random Designs) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Superheros Avengers Laptop Stickers Cute Cartoon Computer Vinyl Sticker Waterproof Bike Skateboard Luggage Decal Graffiti Patches Decal 50pcs (Superheros 50) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Rhode Island Novelty 2" Rubber Water Squirting Unicorns | Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $7.44 2 $14.88
18 Pack Unicorn Headbands Party Favors Supplies Cat Ear Headbands Girls Plastic Horn Hairbands for Cosplay Party Birthday Party Halloween Christmas(18 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
OHill Food Erasers Pack of 46 Pencil Erasrs for Kids Pull Apart 3D Mini Erasers Assorted Food Cake Dessert Puzzle Erasers for Birthday Party Supplies Favors, School Classroom Rewards and Novelty Toys • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Unicorn Stickers 100 pcs , Cute Laptop Stickers Decals Funny Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles Kids Skateboard Snowboard Motorcycle Car - Fun Love Aesthetic Stickers Bomb Pack • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Jasion 60-Pcs Vinyl Stickers Waterproof Pink Cute Girls Cartoon Graffiti Decals for Cars Motorcycle Skateboard Portable Luggages Ipad Laptops • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Giraffe - Unicorn Slap Bracelets (50-Pack) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$482.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.89

Total project goal

$645.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$645.95

7 Donors

-$345.00

Donations toward project cost

-$297.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.25

match offer

-$295.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$251.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

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$0.00

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