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Ms. Aguirre from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Necessary Essentials For Good Behavior Incentives and Small Group Sessions

Help me give my students an essentials filled classroom that will help sustain a healthy learning environment for underprivileged students in Chicago, and forever feed my students’ good behavior and bring excitement to small group sessions.

  • $875 goal

This project expired on June 21, 2025.

This project expired on June 21, 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

One of the most effective ways to maintain a structured and engaging learning environment is through positive reinforcement. With the abundance of snacks and small squishy toys, you can help create an exciting incentive system that rewards students for demonstrating kindness, responsibility, participation, and perseverance. These rewards will serve as tangible reminders that their efforts and good choices matter, encouraging them to stay focused and engaged throughout the school day.

For many of my students, having a snack also makes a world of difference in their ability to concentrate.

Some of my students come to school hungry or experience long stretches between meals, making it difficult for them to stay engaged in lessons. Having snacks readily available allows me to ensure that they can focus on learning without the distraction of hunger. Your generosity will help create a classroom environment where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn.

The mobile whiteboards, dry-erase markers, and erasers you provided will be instrumental in making small group sessions more effective. Small group instruction is a key part of our classroom routine, allowing me to provide more individualized support to students who need it. These tools will allow students to actively participate in lessons by solving problems, sharing their thinking, and collaborating with their peers in a hands-on, engaging way. Having mobile whiteboards makes it easy to provide flexible learning spaces, ensuring that all students receive the support they need in a more interactive setting. The addition of dry-erase board cleaning spray and disinfectant wipes will help keep our materials clean and ready for daily use, ensuring that we maintain a healthy and organized learning environment.

Thank you for reading about this project and I am just thankful to be able to reach out for assistance. Thank you again.

Ms. Aguirre CICS - Loomis Longwood Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mobile Dry Erase Board with Stand - 64.4" H Double Sided Portable Rolling Whiteboard Kids Easel for Classroom,Height Adjustable Magnetic White Board on Wheels for Home,School,36x24 inches • Amazon Business $198.89 1 $198.89
Dexboard Mobile Dry Erase Board 40 x 28 inch, Magnetic Whiteboard on Height Adjustable Stand Dry Erase Easel Board with Flipchart Pad • Amazon Business $139.59 1 $139.59
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Tubs /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $26.99 2 $53.98
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go Organic, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 48), Unsweetened Organic Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $35.76 1 $35.76
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 $16.99 2 $33.98
Bollmisde Spinning Prize Wheel Tabletop - 12 in Spinning Wheel with Heavy Duty Base, Spinning Wheel for Prizes with 14 Slots, Prize Wheel with Marker and Erase for Carnival Party Pub Fortune Game • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
ONEFIRE Galaxy Projector, White Noise Night Light Projector for Bedroom, Bluetooth Music Ceiling Projector Room Lights, Remote Timer Galaxy Light Skyligh,Star Lights Projector for Kids Teen Girl Gifts • Amazon Business $24.81 1 $24.81
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack Fresh Scent and Crisp Lemon Scent 35 Wipes/Canister 3/Pack (CLO 30112) • Staples $10.05 2 $20.10
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $18.52 1 $18.52
XXXFLOWER Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Broom with Dustpan Cleaning Teeth Combo Set, Indoor Sweep Broom, 55” Long Handle Broom for Office Home Kitchen Lobby Floor, Bluish Green • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Cleaning Spray, 22 Ounces • School Specialty $13.27 1 $13.27

Materials cost

$696.42

Vendor shipping charges

$6.24

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$743.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.14

Total project goal

$874.25

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