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Mrs. Hoffman from Pasadena, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Positive Choices, Big Prizes!

Help me give my students a toy dispenser and fun rewards to encourage positive behavior daily.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hoffman's classroom raised $504

This project is fully funded

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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 love how enthusiastic, kind, and resilient my students are—they work hard and support one another every single day. To encourage their positive behavior and celebrate their efforts, I’m creating a fun and engaging reward system using a toy dispensing machine. This exciting tool will allow students to earn fun toys for demonstrating respect, responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance. Each prize becomes a symbol of their growth and good choices, helping to build confidence, motivation, and a strong classroom community.

These resources will make learning positive habits both rewarding and memorable.

Mrs. Hoffman Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School 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.

Pasadena, CA 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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vending Machine - Big Capsule Vending Machine - Prize Machine - Commercial Vending Machine for 2 Inch Round Capsules Gumballs Bouncy Balls - Red • Amazon Business $199.18 1 $199.18
Sqwishland Bulk Box (250 Capsules) -Series 6: Mini Capsule Squishy Animal Toys | Perfect Party Favors, Pencil Toppers, Classroom Prizes, Collectible Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
Empty Colored Round Capsules 2 inch 50 pcs Bulk 7 Colors Capsule for Gumball Machines Plastic Containers 50 mm • Amazon Business $19.20 2 $38.40
Nutty Toys Animal Squishies, 20 Soft & Cute Kawaii Fidgets | Top Classroom Prizes, Bulk Pinata & Egg Fillers | Unique Gifts for Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults | Best Boys & Girls Present Idea 2025 • Amazon Business $9.97 3 $29.91
Yoyo Toys for Kids - 50 Pcs Noodle Yo Yo Toy for Party Favors - Easter Egg Fillers - Goodie Bag Supplies and Pinata Stuffers - Prizes for Kids Classroom - Vending Machine Toy • Amazon Business $15.73 1 $15.73
Bulk Toys - 1.38 Inch Mini Toys - 30 Pcs Prizes for Kids - Party Favors for Kids - Birthday Favors Tiny Kid Gifts - Pinata Stuffers Goody Bag Stuffers Easter Egg Fillers - Vending Machine Toys • Amazon Business $6.72 1 $6.72

Materials cost

$359.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$428.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.57

Total project goal

$503.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $503.82

1 Donor

-$100.76

Donations toward project cost

-$85.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.11

match offer

-$403.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$342.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.46

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