Help me give my students snacks as rewards in an effective way to motivate students, reinforce positive behavior, and maintain focus during critical learning periods. Many students benefit from small, tangible incentives that help them stay engaged.
$1,065 goal
This project expired on August 27, 2025.
This project expired on August 27, 2025.
Celebrating 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 a middle school classroom, providing snacks as rewards is an effective way to motivate students, reinforce positive behavior, and maintain focus during critical learning periods. Many students benefit from small, tangible incentives that help them stay engaged, especially during long school days. Color printers would greatly enhance our instructional materials—bringing worksheets, graphic organizers, student projects, and anchor charts to life with visuals that support comprehension and appeal to various learning styles. This is especially important for visual learners and students with special needs. Additionally, reliable pencil sharpeners would reduce classroom disruptions and ensure that students are always equipped to participate fully in lessons. Together, these resources would contribute to a more dynamic, supportive, and efficient middle school learning environment.
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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Brother HL-L3280CDW Wireless Compact Digital Color Printer with Laser Quality Output, Duplex, Mobile Printing & Ethernet | Includes 4 Month Refresh Subscription Trial¹, Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready
• Amazon Business
$262.91
1
$262.91
HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e All-in-One Printer, Color, Printer-for-Small Medium Business, Print, Copy, scan, fax,Touchscreen; Smart Advance Scan, 3 months of Instant Ink included
• Amazon Business
$189.99
1
$189.99
X-ACTO SchoolPro Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black - Heavy Duty
• School Specialty
$59.99
1
$59.99
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45
• School Specialty
$49.12
1
$49.12
Snacks PK 50
• Grainger
$40.44
1
$40.44
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count)
• Amazon Business
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count)
• Amazon Business
$35.97
1
$35.97
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Sketch Pencils, Green
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils, Fully Automatic Robot Pencil Sharpener, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for 7-11.5mm Jumbo Pencils, Home, Classroom
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs
• Amazon Business
$20.68
1
$20.68
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42)
• Amazon Business
$14.38
1
$14.38
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups)
• Amazon Business
$13.98
1
$13.98
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068)
• Staples
$11.99
1
$11.99
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs
• Amazon Business
$8.37
1
$8.37
Materials cost
$850.74
Vendor shipping charges
$10.91
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$904.41
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$159.60
Total project goal
$1,064.01
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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