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Mrs. McMahan from Burlington, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. McMahan's classroom raised $511

Bright Days and Big Smiles: Rewards for Positive Choices

Help me give my students meaningful prizes for their birthdays and positive reinforcement.

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Mrs. McMahan Turrentine Middle School
Burlington, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

I absolutely love how kind, curious, and resilient my 6th grade students are. Every day, they show up with a willingness to grow, support one another, and take on new challenges. As they navigate a crucial year of academic and social development, it's important to celebrate their progress and build a classroom culture where every student feels seen and valued. Resources like birthday pencils and stickers help make their special day memorable, while fun prizes like poppers, squishies, and snacks serve as powerful motivators for positive behavior and academic effort. These small rewards go a long way in encouraging engagement, reinforcing classroom expectations, and helping students stay focused and confident in their learning journey.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 11 donors
Mrs. McMahan Turrentine Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Burlington, NC 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

120 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy (5 lbs., 360 ct.) • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $40.44 1 $40.44
Dum Dums Original Mix 600 Count – All-Time Classic Flavors – Lollipops Bulk, Bulk Suckers, Lollipops Individually Wrapped – Easter Suckers for Classrooms and Parties • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 3 $29.58
Charms Blow Pops, Assorted Flavors, 100-Count, 4lb 1oz Box • Amazon Business $13.97 2 $27.94
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.09 2 $24.18
Takis 40 pc / 1 oz Variety Pack - Fuego & Blue Heat Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips - (20) Fuego, (20) Blue Heat - Perfect for Tailgates, Parties, or the Office • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
60 Pcs Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Toys, Silicone Keychain Small Pop Bulk for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Easter Basket Goodie Bag Stuffer Christmas Birthday Valentine for Kids Student • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Spakon 120 Pcs Happy Birthday Pencils Colorful Printed Birthday Pencils for Students Teacher Classroom with Top Erasers for Kids Party Supplies Favors • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Konsait Happy Birthday Stickers for Kids,50Pcs Celebration Stickers Bulk for Scrapbooking,Waterproof Adhesive Stickers for Gift Cards Envelope Seals DIY Craft Decoration Birthday Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Laptop Skin Noctilucent Marvel Avengers Stickers Superhero-100Pcs Comic Dark Waterproof Graffiti Stickers Water Bottle Vinyl Sticker Decals to Teens Boys Girls Adults (Laptop Skin) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Outus 200 Pcs Inspirational Quote Stickers Bulk for Adults Women Positive Motivational Water Bottle Stickers Waterproof Vinyl Decals for Laptop Journal Scrapbook Computers Teachers Mental Health Gifts • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Inspirational Stickers for Water Bottles, Aesthetic Motivational Positive Stickers for Teens, Students, Teachers, Vinyl Waterproof Laptop Stickers for Phone Journaling Skateboard Scrapbooking Decals • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
CRITICY 200 PCS Adult Cute Stickers Kawaii Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Aesthetic Boho, Boho Stickers Laptop Cute Boho Stickers for Water Bottles • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
100 Packs JDM Sport Car Racing Stickers Water Bottles Laptop Phone Motorcycle Computer Guitar Skateboard Hydroflasks Vinyl Sticker Waterproof Aesthetic Trendy Decals for Teens Girls Adults • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
100 PCS Sports Stickers, Soccer Football Volleyball Golf Basketball Stickers, Sports Ball Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop, Stickers for Teens Kids (Sports Stickers) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
100Pcs Hello Kitty Stickers Pack Kitty White Theme Waterproof Sticker Decals for Laptop Water Bottle Skateboard Luggage Car Bumper Hello Kitty Stickers for Girls Kids Teens • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
100PCS Cute Cannity Kawaii Anime Stickers for Kids Teens Adults, Waterproof Decals for Water Bottles Laptop Luggage Phone Scrapbook Vinyl • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$369.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.56

Total project goal

$510.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $510.38

9 Donors

-$262.62

Donations toward project cost

-$225.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.14

Matching donations from our partners

-$245.11

Match offers toward project cost

-$208.34

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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