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Mrs. Graves from Memphis, TN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fidgets and Incentives to Boost Motivation

Help me give my students classroom incentives to boost participation and motivation, and help me give my students fidgets to keep them calm and attentive.

  • $317 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

During these times, I feel students need more motivation than ever. My students are always eager to learn, but even a little treat or incentive is the extra push they need for motivation. Providing a variety of incentives are crucial for some of my students.

My goal is to provide my students with as much motivation and relaxation as possible.

Sometimes learning new things can be a bit stressful for my kids, so having fidget toys and incentives are great things to keep them motivated. They will be able to redeem points they earn from Class Dojo to pick the incentive of their choice. My students have different hobbies and interest, and the items requested will definitely motivate them. The laminating pouches will be used to laminate their awards and certificates.

Mrs. Graves Ridgeway Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Graves

Memphis, TN View local requests

More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200- Count-Pack of 1, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear, 3-Mil (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100-Pack, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Letter Size Sheets, Clear (TP5854-100) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Bulk 20 Count Lollipop Variety Christmas Holiday Party Pack — Lollipop Suckers w/ Assorted Flavors - Fun Candy for Holiday Parties and Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $8.49 3 $25.47
Fidget Sensory Toy Pack with Stress Balls for Kids, Teens and Adults, 60 Pack Figit Toys for Therapy Office Decor and Calm Corner Classroom, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Holiday, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non Melting, Party, 60 Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $7.37 3 $22.11
Push Pop Individually Wrapped Holiday Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack - 10 Count Lollipops In Assorted Fruity Flavors - Fun Lollipops For Stocking Stuffers & Candy Gifts For The Holiday Season • Amazon Business $10.93 2 $21.86
PP PHIMOTA Sensory Toys Set 56 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Bazooka Candy Brands Holiday Candy Box - 18 Count Lollipops W/ Assorted Flavors From Ring Pop, Push Pop, Baby Bottle Pop & Juicy Drop - Candy Gift Box For The Holidays - 12.4 Ounce (Pack Of 1) • Amazon Business $13.68 1 $13.68
Airheads Xtremes Belts Sweetly Sour Candy Halloween Treat Non Melting Bulk Movie Theater and Party Bag, Rainbow Berry, 36 Ounce,( Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
3 Set Water Beads Stress Relief Squeezing Balls for Kids and Adults: Best Calming Tool to Relieve Anxiety, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Novelty Hand Grip Pressure Ball (Beads Balls BGC) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Fidget Cubes, 100 Pack, Fidgets for Kids, Teens, Adults, Sensory Toys for Autistic Children, ADHD, Stress Relief, Anxiety, Party Favors, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Impresa Products 5-Pack of Original Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet! • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Trend Enterprises Certificate of Award Colorful Classics Certificates, 8.5 x 11 Inches - 30 Piece, (T-2951) • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Tuko 20PCS Sticky Hands, Sticky Finger, Kids' Party Favor Sets, Fun Toys, Party Favors, Wacky Fun Stretchy Glitter Sticky Hands, Party Favors, Birthday Parties, Toys for Sensory Kids,20PCS • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$235.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$269.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.49

Total project goal

$316.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$316.62

2 Donors

-$287.21

Donations toward project cost

-$247.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.33

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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