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Mrs. Woodman from Lubbock, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Encouraging Student Success Through Incentives

Help me give my students incentives to inspire effort, cooperation, positive behavior, and celebrate student success.

  • $240 goal

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In my classroom, every student walks in with the potential for greatness. But for many of them, reaching that potential takes more than just textbooks and lessons-it takes motivation, encouragement, and recognition. That's why I'm seeking your support to provide meaningful incentive prizes that reward my students for their hard work, cooperation, and positive behavior.

Incentive prizes may seem small-a set of colorful pens, a fun fidget toy, a journal, or even a homework pass-but to students, they mean something much bigger.These prizes represent acknowledgment of their effort and growth.

For students who may struggle academically, socially, or emotionally, being recognized for improvement and positive choices helps to build their confidence and drive. When students see that their good behavior and determination are valued, they're more likely to stay engaged, persevere through challenges, and support one another.

Your donation will directly contribute to building this environment of encouragement and growth. Every prize will help reinforce important life skills like responsibility, teamwork, and resilience. Most importantly, your support will remind students that there are people out there who believe in them.

Thank you for helping me show my students that their success is worth celebrating.

Mrs. Woodman Bayless 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.

Lubbock, TX 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

22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JaGely 30 Pcs DIY Kids Baseball Caps Hats, White, Adjustable White Baseball Hat for Boys Girls Camp, Birthday, Painting, Activity • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Sepco 24PCS Flashing Spinning Tops Light up Spinner Bulk Toys Glow in The Dark Gyroscope Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bags Fillers Classroom Treasure Box Prizes • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Slow Rising Stress Ball 24 Pack, Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students, Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $29.65 1 $29.65
[ 2 Style ] 32 Pack Valentines Day Gifts for Kids Classroom Invisible Ink Pen with UV Black Light Secret Spy Pens Magic Disappearing Ink Markers School Supplies Kids Party Favors Boys Girls Exchange • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
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 $16.99 1 $16.99
Butte Slime Kit 11 Pack Party Favor for Kids, Color and Texture Experience, Stress Relief Toy for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $7.59 2 $15.18
Mini Glitter Putty - (Bulk Pack of 48) Mini Slime for Kids Party Favors in Assorted Neon Rainbow Colors for Birthday Party Favor, Fidget Toys, and Prizes • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Muiyaneq 40 Pieces Flexible Soft Pencil,Soft Pencils with Eraser,Magic Bend Pencils for Kids Students Gift,School Supplies • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$170.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.88

Total project goal

$239.19

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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