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Mrs. Gumm from Waianae, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspire Our Learning

Help me give my students incentives to help keep the motivation up in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gumm's classroom raised $750

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our 2nd and 3rd graders in inclusion have been working hard all year, following routines and diligently tackling their academics. However, as the year progresses, we see them struggle with motivation and resilience, especially as they work to rebuild academic grit after the challenges of COVID-19.

To help our students stay engaged and push through challenges, we want to provide them with meaningful incentives and hands-on activities that reinforce their perseverance and positive behaviors.

The specific items we’re requesting—such as M&Ms, slime, cookies, potato chips, games, art activities, Pokémon cards, stickers, and more—will serve as both rewards and learning tools. These items will bring excitement to the classroom and encourage students to stay focused, complete their work, and develop a growth mindset.

Our goal for this project is to create an environment where students feel valued and motivated to strive for success. By incorporating engaging incentives and interactive activities, we aim to boost their confidence, encourage resilience, and reinforce the importance of hard work.

What makes our students unique is their determination and enthusiasm for learning, even in the face of challenges. They are creative, curious, and eager to grow, but they sometimes need extra encouragement to sustain their motivation. With your support, we can give them the tools they need to stay engaged, celebrate their progress, and build the perseverance necessary for lifelong success!

Mrs. Gumm Makaha 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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
M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies, 2.37 Pound Bag • School Specialty $36.97 2 $73.94
inksbui Butter Slime Kit 34 Packed Two-Toned Colorful Slime, Stress Relief Toys, Party Favors for Kids Girl Boys Kids 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Amazon Business $23.59 3 $70.77
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 3 $62.04
Famous Amos Wonders From the World Chocolate Cookies 1 oz. 30/Carton (FEU06101) • Staples $26.52 2 $53.04
X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 3 $41.94
VYYV 110-Pieces Shoe Charms Pack For Clog, No-Repeat Different Shoes Decoration Accessories Birthday Party Favor Gifts 482 • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Pokemon Center 110 Bulk Collectible Pokemon Cards Party Favors • Amazon Business $8.69 3 $26.07
DPDIAN Canvas Boards for Painting 40 Pack, 8 inch x 10 inch Super Value Pack, Artist Canvas Panels for Oil & Acrylic Painting • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Csyidio 286 PC Shrink Art Paper Kit - 14 Sheets & 272 DIY Accessories, Shrink Dink Kit for Bracelet & Earring Making • Amazon Business $20.88 1 $20.88
Lot of 30 50 100pcs Random Shoe Charms for Shoes Decoration Charms • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
3-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers, Tic, Tac, Toe, with Reversible Mat, 24 Chips, Family Board Game, Lawn Game, BBQ Party Favor, Indoor and Outdoor Activity for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
JA-RU Stretchy Ball (Pack of 3) The Original Dough Ball Fidget Toy Pack Stretchy Squishy Toys Bouncy Ball Set for Kids and Adults Soft Bounce Stress Ball Therapy Ball Doh Pull and Stretch 401-3C • Amazon Business $8.55 2 $17.10
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Wall • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Jazwares - Squishmallows Original Micromallows 2.5" Plush Mystery Capsules Series 1 - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $5.99 2 $11.98
TTSAM 20 Pieces Reversible Mermaid Sequin Keychain Glitter Flip Sequin Keychains Animal Shape Sequin Key Chains Valentine's Day Gift Party Events Gift Birthday Party Supplies (20 Styles) • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
PIRTYNNUF 69Pcs Cute Stickers Sanriio Stickers Kawaii Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Phone Case Luggage Notebook Skateboard Lunchbox Stickers for Kids Teen Adults • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$550.38

Vendor shipping charges

$24.35

Sales tax

$24.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.45

Total project goal

$749.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$749.66

1 Donor

-$749.66

Donations toward project cost

-$637.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.45

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