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Mrs. Cardona from Gastonia, NC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivation Matters: Prizes and Incentives to Boost Student Performance

Help me give my students a spinning wheel, candy, fidgets and other incentives to keep them motivated and to celebrate their success and achievements.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cardona's classroom raised $199

This project is fully funded

My Project

Prizes and incentives are essential in the classroom as it actively fosters a positive and engaging learning environment. Recognizing and rewarding students for their efforts and achievements not only boosts their morale but also encourages a culture of perseverance and enthusiasm. Prizes and incentives serve as powerful tools to motivate students to set and achieve academic goals, enhancing their overall performance and commitment to learning. By celebrating their successes, we create an atmosphere where students feel valued and inspired, leading to increased participation, improved attitudes towards learning, and a stronger drive to excel. This approach helps turn the classroom into a dynamic space where effort and achievement are acknowledged and celebrated, paving the way for academic and personal growth.

Mrs. Cardona Hershal H Beam Elementary School 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.

Gastonia, NC View local requests

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

100 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
18 Inch Heavy Duty Spinning Prize Wheel - 14 Slots Color Tabletop Roulette Spin The Wheel with Dry Erase Marker and Eraser Win The Fortune Game for Carnival and Trade Show • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49
CANDY VARIETY PACK - 2 Lbs Assorted Classic Candy Mix - Bulk Candy Care Package - candy, Office Candy Assortment - Gift Box for Birthday Party, Kids, College Students & Adults (2 lbs) • Amazon Business $23.00 1 $23.00
sencoo 24 pack Cute Cartoon Gel Blue Ink Pens Assorted Style Writing Pens for Kiddie Birthday Present School Prize Student Gift Fun Girls Kiddie Pens (blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
GADMEXILY 100pcs Cartoon Keychain for Kids Party Favors, Mini Cute Keyring for Classroom Prizes, Birthday Christmas Party Favors Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers Supplies, 20 Colors • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Giraffe Manufacturing 75 Piece Assortment of Small and Large Glitter Slappy Hands Treasure Box - Kids Party Favors, Sticky Hands, Bulk Toys for kids. • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69

Materials cost

$126.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.74

Total project goal

$198.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$198.28

5 Donors

-$94.92

Donations toward project cost

-$84.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.95

Matching donations from our partners

-$98.32

Match offers toward project cost

-$83.57

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.04

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$0.00

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