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Ms. Ramirez SPEDucator from Channelview, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Positive Reinforcers For My Sped Students

Help me give my students positive reinforcers to keep them engaged in learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ramirez SPEDucator's classroom raised $242

This project is fully funded

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My Project

Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool that educators use to encourage and motivate special education students to perform better. For many students, food and toys can be great sources of positive reinforcement. Food is a basic need that everyone has, and it can be a powerful motivator for special education students. When students know that they will be rewarded with their favorite snack or treat for completing a task, they are more likely to be engaged and focused.

Similarly, toys can also be effective positive reinforcers for special education students.

Toys provide a fun and enjoyable experience that can help students stay motivated and engaged in learning. For example, a student who struggles with math may be more willing to complete math problems if they know they will be rewarded with a toy or game at the end.

Positive reinforcement with food and toys can be especially helpful for students with disabilities or learning difficulties. These students may require more encouragement and motivation to stay engaged in the learning process. By using positive reinforcement, educators can create a positive and supportive learning environment that helps special education students achieve their full potential.

Ms. Ramirez SPEDucator McGhee Elementary 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.

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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

9 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Product Bundle - FIDGET Favorites • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
9 FIDGET Friends: 3D Slug, Pop Octopus, Bendable Axolotl (3 of each) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $50.00 1 $50.00
Break Box On The Go Snack Box 27/Box (700-S0009) • Staples $38.22 1 $38.22
Teacher Created Resources Fidget Box 18 Pieces (TCR20361) • Staples $19.34 1 $19.34

Materials cost

$167.56

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$205.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.19

Total project goal

$241.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$241.26

1 Donor

-$121.00

Donations toward project cost

-$114.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.05

match offer

-$106.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.24

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$0.00

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