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Mr. Kittle from Phoenix, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Increase Student Motivation

Help me give my students motivation to pass lessons and gain knowledge in math they struggle completing.

  • $560 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

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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 Project

I love to teach math and watch students learn! However, students’ motivation can be seen to be like a roller coaster. A teacher’s presence and push can only go so far. In my 7th grade classroom due to the pandemic the average math skill is 5th grade. To help bridge the gap in this issue I have an hour-long class period that is called intervention. In this period students pass lessons in their grade level to help them get closure to their grade level. Each time they pass a lesson thy are given a treat. I have been doing this for some time and the student motivation and passing lessons have increased so much. My shelfs have become bare and need help replenishing the motivation. Please help restock the motivation!!

Mr. Kittle Cholla Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Phoenix, AZ 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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jolly Rancher Original Bulk Bag Candy, 5 Pound, Assorted Flavors, Blue • School Specialty $37.72 7 $264.04
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Variety Pack – Includes Original and Teriyaki Jerky, Bulk Proetin Snack Pack, Good Source of Protein, Meat Snacks Made with 100% Beef, Individual Bags – 1.25 Oz (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $13.63 5 $68.15
Hershey's Miniatures Assorted Chocolate Candy Party Pack 35.9 oz (HEC21458) • Staples $17.79 3 $53.37

Materials cost

$385.56

Vendor shipping charges

$26.40

Sales tax

$27.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$475.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.88

Total project goal

$559.19

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