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Mrs. Padela from Brockton, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivators Are Not Born - They Are Made!

Help me give my students incentives like stickers, pencils, erasers, stress balls, squishy, emoji keychains, fidget bracelets, highlighters and some math games for their efforts!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Padela's classroom raised $976

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My Project

Thank you for considering funding my project. I am a 6th grade math teacher, working in a school district where almost all students are from low-income households. I strongly believe that motivation is the key to success, and a positive attitude can be developed toward math with motivation. Motivating students on regular basis with small incentives like pencils, erasers, highlighters, stress balls, emoji keychains, fidget bracelets, stickers, and stamps for completing the classwork/homework, participating in discussions, showing their work, and trying their best will give them needed confidence to be successful in life regardless of their socioeconomic status. Motivation has a strong impact on student learning and achievement. Students who are motivated to learn to persist longer, produce higher quality effort, and perform better in classes. I also print out individual rewards charts for my students, put them in sleeve protectors, and put stickers on whenever I catch them doing something positive. I have requested some math games as well, as an end-of-the-month math time incentive. Are you with me in the strive for motivating my students?

Mrs. Padela East Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
166 PCS Magnetic Fraction Tiles & Fraction Circles with Percentages - Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, Fraction & Percent Strips & Bars, Fraction Manipulatives Class Set, Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $25.95 3 $77.85
EAI Education Math Stacks Classroom Game, Set of 6: Grades 6-8 • Amazon Business $65.03 1 $65.03
Math for Love Prime Climb • Amazon Business $30.10 2 $60.20
Real-World Math: Unexpected Events, Applying Math Concepts to Everyday Life (Teacher Created Resources 7804) • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Proof! Math Game - The Fast Paced Game of Mental Math Magic - Teachers’ Choice Award Winning Educational Game, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $17.99 3 $53.97
Edupress Mathological Game, Grade 6 (EP63399) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Premium Quality Large & Thick Puffer Balls for Fun Kids Party Favors - Bulk Pack of 12 - Hairy and Spikey Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $19.47 2 $38.94
Dreampark Emoticon Keychain Mini Cute Plush Pillows, Party Favors for Kids Valentine's Day Gifts / Birthday Party Supplies, Emoticon Gifts Toys Carnival Prizes for Kids (64 Pack) • Amazon Business $35.59 1 $35.59
UpBrands 144 Fidget Toys Party Favors for Kids, Friendship Zipper Bracelets 7 ½ “ Sensory Bulk Set Neon Colors, Kit for Valentines, Birthday, Goodie Bags, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Filler • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
BIC Xtra-Strong Thick Lead Mechanical Pencil, With Colorful Barrel Thick Point (0.9mm), 24-Count Pack, Mechanical Pencils With Erasers (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $3.65 9 $32.85
35 Pieces Flexible Soft Pencil Magic Bend Pencils for Kids Children School Fun Equipment • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
Caught Being Good Coins - Bulk Set of 144 Tokens - Classroom Behavior Incentives and Teacher Handout Rewards • Amazon Business $7.97 4 $31.88
Inspirational gifts Notepads Mini Motivational Journal Notebook Bulk Small Pocket Notepads for School Office Home Travel Gift Supplies, 10 Styles(Bright Style,60 Pieces) • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Amazon Basics Clear Sheet Protector for 3 Ring Binder, 8.5" x 11" - 500-Pack • Amazon Business $26.42 1 $26.42
Youngever 24 Pack Multi-Color Laminated Dry Erase Incentive Chart with 1600 Reward Star Stickers for Chore Responsibility, School Attendance, Homework Progress Tracking Chart (17 Inch x 22 Inch) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Sharpie Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Box of 36 (1920938) • Amazon Business $20.33 1 $20.33
Stamp Joy - 6 Self-Ink Flash Stamp Set, Multicolor Teacher Stamps, Office Stationery Stamps, Pre-Inked (Inspiration Set) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
80 Pcs Cute Cartoon Gel Ink Pens Kawaii Dinosaur Black Ink Pens 0.5 mm Assorted Dinosaur Styles Writing Pens Cute Kawaii Gel Ink Rollerball Pens Animals Pen for School Office Home Student Kids Present • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Pralb 1000PCS Miniature Assorted Animals Collection Pencil Top Erasers, Adorable Animal Designs Won't Smudge Or Tear Paper,Eraser Caps Style Great For Homework Rewards, Party Favors, And Art Supplies. • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
20 Pieces Motivational Stress Balls Colorful Foam Balls Quotes Stress Ball Pack Inspirational Stress Relief Balls Anxiety Small Balls for Relief Motivating Encouraging Adults • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Bertiveny Teacher Stamps for Grading Classroom，Parent Signature Teacher Self-Inking Stamp Set Stamps for Homework Teacher Supplies with 8 pcs • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Decorably 5900 Stickers for Teachers Elementary - 200 Sheets Teacher Stickers for Students, Stickers Bulk, Stickers for Kids Classroom, Reward Stickers for Teachers, Classroom Stickers for Students • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
EOOUT 20pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, Pencil Pouches Bulk, Pencil Case Bulk Pencil Bags, 10 Colors, 9.5×4.5 Inches, for Bills, Cash, Cosmetics, Travel Storage, School and Office Supplies Organization • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$787.78

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$829.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.40

Total project goal

$976.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $976.00

2 Donors

-$488.00

Donations toward project cost

-$414.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.20

match offer

-$488.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$414.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.20

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