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Ms. Padilla from San Antonio, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Rewards: Motivating Young Minds One Book at a Time!

Help me give my students fun and engaging incentives like mini fidget toys, colorful pens, Play-Doh, and stress-relief items. These small rewards will help celebrate their hard work, build confidence, and motivate them to reach their reading goals.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Padilla's classroom raised $168

This project is fully funded

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

My bilingual students in third grade are working hard every day to build their reading skills and foster a love of books. As a Title 1 classroom, many of them face challenges outside of school, but their determination to grow as readers inspires me daily.

Small, meaningful rewards like stress balls, pull-back cars, and colorful pens will help encourage their efforts, celebrate milestones, and make reading an exciting journey.

With your support, we can create a classroom filled with joy, motivation, and a love for literacy that lasts a lifetime!

Ms. Padilla Loma Park 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.

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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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
102 Pack Bulk Galaxy Slime Kit, Party Favors for Kids Slime Cup Bulk DIY Stress Relief Putty Toy Stretchy & Non-Sticky Christmas Easter Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffer Classroom Reward for Girls Boys • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack of 1-oz Cans, Includes Sparkle, Confetti & Color Burst, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37
20 Pack Colorful Mini Stress Balls Set, Squishy Balls Fidget for Adult, Squeeze Balls Bulk, Birthday Gifts Party Favors Goodie Bags Stuffer Anxiety Stress Relief • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
BVEHSR 36 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy,Easter Basket Stuffers • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Vellibring 28PCS Fun Pens for Kids Multicolor Ballpoint Pen 4 Colors in One, Mini Cute Stationery Cartoon Animal 0.7mm Retractable Writing Pens for Party Favors School Supplies Students Rewards • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Benzem 50 Pcs Mini Pull Back Cars Set, Pull Back Racing Vehicles for Kids Toddlers, Bulk Toys Party Favors Treasure Box, Classroom Prizes, Pinata Fillers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Pop Fidget Toys Bulk Its Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12 30 Pack Mini Pop Keychain It Fidget Toy Fidgets for Classroom Prizes for Kids Back to School Gifts for Students Birthday Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
9-32pcs Mini Fidget Spinner Soccer Ball Toy for Kid Boy Girl, Soccer Party Favor, Bulk Kid Prize for School Classroom, Small Return Gifts for Kids Bitdhday Goodie Bags Stuffers Treasure Box Prize • Amazon Business $5.20 1 $5.20

Materials cost

$111.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.18

Total project goal

$167.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.84

1 Donor

-$55.95

Donations toward project cost

-$47.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.39

match offer

-$111.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$95.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.78

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