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Ms. Fuentes from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incentives For Effort

Help me give my students pencil grips, pens, emoji prizes, and other incentives to reward their efforts.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fuentes's classroom raised $173

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students are full of energy and curiosity! They are five and six-year-olds who come to school excited to learn. I try to make learning fun and engaging as they learn through play. For some of my students, kindergarten is their first school experience which means that they come with different skills and abilities.

I believe that every child can learn at their own developmental pace.

My goal as their teacher is to provide engaging and challenging learning experiences in a positive and safe environment.

My Project

I have students who do not know how to hold a pencil. The pencil grips will help them place their fingers properly. These are soft and squishy for a comfortable grip. They will help reduce muscle strain while ensuring a comfortable writing.

I'm also requesting incentives to encourage and reward students for their hard work.

The treasure chest includes a wide assortment of toys and prizes. My students will receive incentives for putting effort in their classwork, completed assignments, and for showing kindness. They will be motivated during these challenging times.

Ms. Fuentes Augustin Lara Elementary Academy 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.

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Nearly all 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Super Duper Treasure Chest, Golden (SDC33) • Quill.com $54.89 1 $54.89
OHill 36 Pack Emoticon Keychains Mini Plush Pillows Key Ring for Birthday Event Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
Favourde 22 Pack 0.5mm 6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen,6-Color Retractable Ballpoint Pens for Office School Supplies Students Children Gift • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Pencil Grips, Firesara Original Owl Pencil Grips Three Fingers Fixed Pencil Correction Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Children Adults Special Needs for Lefties or Righties (6PCS) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
4 Pieces Pencil Grips Trainer for Both Left-Handed and Right-Handed, Kids Handwriting Aid Correction Tool for Preschool Homeschool Kindergarten Classroom • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Mlife Pencil Grips - 10PCS Children Pencil Holder Writing Aid Grip Trainer, Ergonomic Training Pen Grip Posture Correction Tool for Kids (Set of 10PCS) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$114.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.84

Total project goal

$172.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$172.28

2 Donors

-$86.56

Donations toward project cost

-$73.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.83

match offer

-$85.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.18

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$0.00

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