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Ms. Diaz from Miami Lakes, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Student Success: Help Us Keep the Motivation Spark Alive!

Help me give my students incentives like board games, snacks, and drinks to reward their hard work for the year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Diaz's classroom raised $211

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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

My incredible students are more than halfway through the year, and I'm amazed by their hard work and growth! But with so much still to learn, keeping them motivated is crucial.

They're eager to learn and succeed, but even the most dedicated students need a little extra push.

That's where exciting incentives come in! Students are energized by a chance to earn something special, even something small, and it can make a world of difference.

Studies show that incentives can provide that essential nudge to work harder and achieve goals. Earning rewards builds confidence and a deep sense of accomplishment. Imagine the excitement of a student earning a reward for their hard work. That feeling of achievement fuels their self-esteem and motivates them to keep striving. This intrinsic motivation goes beyond just grades, fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Our stock of incentives is dwindling. With your help, we can restock our supply of exciting rewards and continue to fuel our students' motivation for the rest of the year!

Your donation, no matter the size, will directly impact the success of our students. Together, we can keep that spark of motivation alive and propel them to reach their full potential!

Ms. Diaz Miami Lakes K-8 Center Grades 3-5

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.

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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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Value Pack, Variety Pack (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Hedbanz 2023 Edition Cards Picture Guessing Board Game- Family Games, Games for Family Game Night, Kids Games, Card Games for Families & Kids Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, Individual Snack Size Bags, Skinny Pop, Healthy Popcorn Snacks, Gluten Free, 0.65 Ounce (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $15.18 1 $15.18
Mott's 100% Original Apple Juice, 6.75 Fl Oz Boxes, 32 Count (4 Packs Of 8), 2 Servings Of Fruit, 100% Fruit Juice, Gluten-free, Caffeine-free, Kosher, Contains No Artificial Colors Or Sweeteners • Amazon Business $13.36 1 $13.36
Coca-Cola Soda Soft Drink, 7.5 fl oz (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $6.00 2 $12.00
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy Variety Bag, 46 oz • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Rice Krispies Treats Mini Squares, Kids Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack, 20.1oz Box (52 Bars) • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players (Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $9.12 1 $9.12
Ring Pop Individually Wrapped Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack – 20 Count Suckers w/ Assorted Fruity Flavors - Fun Candy for Kids - Hard Candy for Party Favors, Birthdays, Celebrations & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $7.72 1 $7.72

Materials cost

$146.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.53

Total project goal

$210.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $210.18

7 Donors

-$104.80

Donations toward project cost

-$89.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.22

match offer

-$104.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$89.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.59

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 $0.00

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