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Ms. Niwa from West Jordan, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Minds: Empowering Learning With Snacks and Innovative Intervention Tools

Help me give my students needed intervention tools to help them be successful.

  • $441 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

My Project

I am writing to apply for a grant to support essential resources for my classroom. My primary goal is to enhance student learning and well-being by providing nutritious snacks and effective literacy and math intervention tools. These resources are crucial in supporting my students' academic success and overall health.

Need for Snacks and Educational Tools:

Many of my students come from low-income families, and providing classroom snacks ensures that all students have the energy and focus required for optimal learning. Additionally, my literacy and math intervention tools are outdated, limiting our ability to offer personalized and effective support to students struggling in these areas.

Proposed Use of Funds:

Classroom Snacks:

Purchase healthy snacks to be available to students throughout the school day and ensure all students have access to food, reducing hunger-related distractions.

Literacy Intervention Tools:

Acquire updated reading programs and materials to support differentiated learning, and implement engaging software that targets students’ specific literacy needs.

Math Intervention Tools:

Invest in manipulatives and interactive software to aid in math comprehension, and provide training for teachers to effectively use these new resources.

Impact on Students:

With these resources, I anticipate an improvement in student engagement and academic performance. Access to healthy snacks will help maintain students' concentration levels, while targeted literacy and math tools will support struggling learners and promote academic growth.

I am committed to fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment for all students. With your support, I can provide essential resources that will have a lasting impact on my students' educational journey. Thank you for considering my request.

Ms. Niwa Heartland 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.

West Jordan, UT 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

26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights ABC Arc Mat AlphaMagnets® Small Group Set - Alphabet Puzzles for Kids, Letter Learning Kit, Preschool Classroom Must Haves, Magnetic Blocks, Fine Motor Toys for Toddlers Ages 3-5 • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99
hand2mind Little Minds at Work Game Tray Set by Tara West, Includes Reading & Math Preschool Learning Activities, Science of Reading Manipulatives, Math Games for Kids, Teacher Supplies for Classroom • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Chivao 288 Pieces Golf Mini Pencils Bulk with Eraser #2 HB Golf Short Pre Sharpened Pencils for Party Favors Office Supplies 4 Inch(Sage Green) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
WOSWEL Dry Erase Markers Bulk, 144 Pack Black Fine Tip Whiteboard Markers, Fine Point, Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for School Office Home • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
hand2mind Numberblocks Stampoline Park Stamp Activity Set, 20 Stamps, 12 Washable Ink Pads, Number Toys, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Math Toys, Toddler Learning Activities, Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
hand2mind MathLink Cubes Numberblocks 21-30 Activity Set, 20 Preschool Learning Activities, Counting Blocks, Linking Cubes, Educational Toys for Kids, Number Games, Math Manipulatives Kindergarten • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, S'mores, 58 Count • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
hand2mind Numberblocks Add It Up Mini Market, Grocery Store Playset, Math Toys for Kids 3-5, Counting Toys, Learning Money, Numbers for Toddlers, Mini Shopping Cart, Pretend Play Figure Playset • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip, 58 Count - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97

Materials cost

$339.38

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.08

Total project goal

$440.55

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

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