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Ms. Taveras from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Rewards, Big Smiles: Motivating My Students

Help me give my students the motivation and joy they deserve as they start the school year!

  • $278 goal

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I absolutely love how curious and resilient my students are! They come to school each day ready to tackle new challenges, and their enthusiasm is contagious. What makes them truly special is how they support each other - they celebrate their classmates' successes and offer help when someone is struggling.

These toys and rewards will help create those magical moments that keep my students motivated and engaged.

When a student masters a difficult concept or shows kindness to a peer, having something special to recognize their effort makes all the difference. My kids light up when they feel valued and celebrated, and that positive energy spreads throughout our entire classroom community.

Ms. Taveras PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

Never Before Funded 32 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RALLYPANDA 1000+Party Favors for Kids Fidget Toys Pack Bulk Prize Box Treasure Box Goodie Bag Pinata Stuffers Carnival Prizes Classroom Rewards Fillers for Kids • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.36 1 $26.36
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Gifts for Kids, Party Favors - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
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 $21.59 1 $21.59
JOYIN Slime Party Favors, 36 Pack Galaxy Slime Ball - Stretchy, Non-Sticky, Mess-Free, Stress Relief, and Safe - Toys for Girls and Boys - Classroom Reward, Party Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
100 pcs Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors For Kids 8-12 Mini Autism Sensory Toy Goodie Bag Pinata Stuffers Treasure Box School Prizes Birthday Party Supplies Halloween Treat Xmas Gifts For Boys Girls 4-8 • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
56 Pcs Party Favors Toys for Kids 4-8 8-12 3-5, Treasure Chest Box Toys Classroom Carnival Prizes Small Bulk Pop Fidget Toys Pack Pinata Stuffers Birthday Gifts Goodie Goody Candy Bags Fillers • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Kids Party Favors Fidget Toys Pack 36 pcs Mini Pop Keychain Bulk Packs Sensory Stress Toy Classroom Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers Carnival Prizes • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$202.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$235.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.57

Total project goal

$277.11

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