Help me give my students the incentives that will help to motivate them in the classroom.
$611 goal
This project expired on August 22, 2025.
This project expired on August 22, 2025.
My Project
Many of my students still have difficulty being in school after the pandemic. Being away from school at a young age really made a difference in many of my students' social and emotional state of mind.
Often, my students get overwhelmed by being in school and having to complete the daily assignments.
With these incentives and awards, I truly believe they will help my students be to feel better about being in school. The fidget toys, puzzles, and outside equipment, such as the jump rope, will allow them to take breaks when they're feeling overwhelmed.
More than a third 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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$12.99
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$64.95
Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks, School Supplies, Notebooks for School, Half Size, 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 Inches, Wide Ruled Paper, 80 Sheets, Kids Journal, Black Marble Covers, 6 Pack (63773)
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$7.33
8
$58.64
Whaline 30Pcs Privacy Boards Boho Classroom Desk Dividers Colorful Rainbow Heart You are Awesome Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders Screen Partition for School Teacher Student Desk Test Supplies
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$37.98
1
$37.98
Better Office Products Two Pocket Portfolio Folders, 50-Pack, RED, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pieces, Red
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$17.91
2
$35.82
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom
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$26.38
1
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ForTomorrow Manual Pencil Sharpener Bulk - 24 Pack Small Colored Handheld Dual Hole Pencil Sharpeners with Lid for Kids, School Classroom
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$12.86
2
$25.72
Raymond Geddes 68122 Snack Attack Scented Erasers For Kids, Assorted (Pack of 36)
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$24.37
1
$24.37
Paper Junkie 48 Pack Colorful Blank Books, Bulk Mini Notebooks for Kids - Small Notepads Journals for Drawing Writing (6 Colors, 4x4 In)
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$23.79
1
$23.79
Apakkai 1200 Pcs Stickers for Kids, Cute Water Bottle Stickers for Teens, Kawaii Vinyl Phone Laptop Skateboard Animal Waterproof Stickers, Bulk Aesthetic Sticker Packs for Boys Girls Teacher
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$21.99
1
$21.99
100 Pcs Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs, Dinosaur, Zoo Safari Stampers) for Party Favor, Carnival Prizes, School, Easter Egg Stuffers, Halloween, Christmas
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$21.95
1
$21.95
Kingsmile Book Ends, Metal Bookends for Heavy Books, Book Stopper Organzier for Shelves, Desk, Kids Room, Home, Office, Classroom, Library with Removable Pen Holder. (Black)
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$16.99
1
$16.99
Leinuosen 120 Pcs Scented Pencils for Kids Cute Motivational Colorful Fun Wood HB Pencils Bulk with Erasers Fruit Elements for School Office Classroom Student
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$16.99
1
$16.99
Ceaco - 4 in 1 Multipack - Thomas Kinkade - Disney Dreams Collection - Cinderella, The Lion King, Mickey and Minnie, & The Little Mermaid - (4) 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles , Blue
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$16.94
1
$16.94
500 Pieces Jigsaw Puzzles Donuts for Adults and Teens and Kids Family Happy Gift Idea New
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$14.99
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Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color
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$4.99
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Qeeenar 100 Pcs Welcome Postcards Stamps for Student Kids Bulk Welcome Greeting Cards Back to School Teacher Supplies Postcards (Awesome)
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$13.99
1
$13.99
Galison Cat Zodiac 500 Piece Puzzle, Multicolor, 1 EA
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$13.99
1
$13.99
Ceaco - Food Trucks - Ice Cream Truck II - 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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$11.37
1
$11.37
Materials cost
$461.82
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$20.32
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.93
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$519.07
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$91.60
Total project goal
$610.67
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Murakami and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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