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Mrs. Elsaesser from Sebago ME is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Engaging Motivational Prizes for A+ Kindergarten Readers!

Help me give my students prizes for reading. Although all my students are motivated by prizes, my special needs students seem to really work hard when incentives are involved during reading time.

  • 3 donors
  • $162 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Have you ever wanted to feel motivated and encouraged? In my classroom, I want students to be motivated each day. For some students with special needs, small incentives hold a bit more weight. As a teacher, I try to encourage and give incentives for a job well done in the classroom. My students are always eager to learn but might need a boost to engage in their learning. Incentives, such as scented pencils, cute gel pens and fun highlighters, can help with that boost!

I feel incentives can have a positive impact on academic performance and can help "boost" a student's confidence level when combined with early readers.

Incentives can motivate students by providing rewards or recognition for their efforts, fostering a positive learning environment. Incentives can encourage engagement, participation, and a deeper interest in the classroom, ultimately contributing to an improved learning outcome.

Mrs. Elsaesser
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Erasers for Kids Pencil Eraser Animals - 100 Pcs Mini Erasers Kids Bulk Cute Erasers for Classroom Prizes - Bulk Gifts for Kids Mini School Supplies Bulk Toys - Vending Machine Toy Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $24.49 2 $48.98
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Premium Quality, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, Letter Size 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Our Most Durable Laminating Sheets, Clear, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $26.84 1 $26.84
35 Pcs Pencil Eraser Removable Assembly Animal Eraser for Games Prizes, Kids Puzzle Toys • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Mini erasers for Kids Bulk, 300+ pcs Food erasers, Pink Heart erasers Animal Eraser for 100th Day of School Pencils Eraser • Amazon Business $6.55 1 $6.55

Materials cost

$100.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$5.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.16

Total project goal

$161.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.04

2 Donors

-$80.52

Donations toward project cost

-$68.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.08

match offer

-$80.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.08

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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