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Ms. Gregorio from Huntersville, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Customized Rewards for Students: Path to Enhanced Motivation and Success

Help me give my students an Engraver for them to have personalized stuffs as rewards or motivation

  • $1,026 goal

This project expired on March 20, 2025.

This project expired on March 20, 2025.

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In education, one of the most crucial goals is to foster an environment that promotes both learning and personal growth. A powerful way to achieve this goal is through the use of customized rewards for students. These rewards, tailored to the individual preferences, needs, and achievements of each student, go beyond the traditional, one-size-fits-all incentives. By recognizing and rewarding students in ways that align with their unique motivations, we can not only boost their engagement but also create a positive and supportive atmosphere in the classroom.

Customized rewards are incentives that are specifically designed to appeal to a student’s interests, needs, and personal goals.

Rather than offering generic rewards—such as stickers or candy, which may be effective for some students but not all—a customized approach takes into account the diversity of students' preferences, personalities, and aspirations. For example, a student who loves writing may appreciate a personalized pen as a reward, while a student passionate about sports might be more motivated by a customized keychain ball. These personalized incentives can be based on a variety of factors, such as a student's academic progress, their effort, behavior, or improvement in a particular skill.

Ms. Gregorio J.M. Alexander Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Huntersville, 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

93 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SCULPFUN S30 Ultra Laser Engraver with Air Assist, 11000mW Output Laser Cutter, Higher Accuracy Laser Engraving Machine, 600 * 600mm Working Area Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal • Amazon Business $599.99 1 $599.99
Heavy Duty Paper Cutter, 12" Guillotine Paper Cutter, Cortadora de Papel 400 Sheets Paper Trimmer with Double Safety Protection&Durable HSS Blade for Cutting Paper, Leather, PVC,Non-Woven Fabrics • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99

Materials cost

$769.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$871.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$153.81

Total project goal

$1,025.40

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