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Mrs. Gustafson from Inver Grove Heights, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Resource Room Prizes Needed

Help me give my students prizes and incentives for our behavioral management resource room store

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gustafson's classroom raised $181

This project is fully funded

My Project

Incentives play a crucial role in fostering motivation and engagement among students. By integrating a variety of appealing rewards, educators can create a positive and stimulating learning environment that supports both academic and social development. The following outlines the significance of using incentives in the classroom and how they can be leveraged effectively.

Incentives can also be used to promote collaboration and relationship-building.

Group rewards or team-based activities encourage students to work together, fostering communication, problem-solving, and empathy. Additionally, incentives like stress-relief toys help students manage emotions and maintain focus, contributing to their overall well-being.

Incentives add an element of fun and excitement to the classroom, making learning more memorable. When students associate positive emotions with their educational experiences, they are more likely to retain information and develop a lifelong love for learning.

Incorporating incentives into the classroom is a meaningful way to enhance student motivation, engagement, and overall success. By selecting diverse and thoughtful rewards—such as emoji stamps, pull-back cars, mini fidget spinners, galaxy slime kits, squishy toys, LEGO Minecraft sets, Pokémon Poké Balls, and "How to Draw Manga & Anime" books—educators can create an environment that not only acknowledges students' efforts but also supports their holistic development. In this way, incentives serve as more than just rewards; they become an integral part of a thriving educational experience.

Mrs. Gustafson Discovery Charter 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.

Inver Grove Heights, MN View local requests

More than half 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
32 PCS Mini Fidget Spinners Soccer Ball Toys for Kids, Soccer Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers, Rotatable Soccer Finger Stress Balls for Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
70 Pack Mini Slime Kit,Galaxy Slime Party Favors,Stretchy Slime Kit for Classroom Prizes,Kids Stress Relief Toys, Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Goodie Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls 5-12. • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
100 Pack Squishies Toys, Tiny Mochi Squishy Fidget Toys Random Bulk Party Favors for Kids 4- 8 8-12 Goodie Bag Pinata Stocking Stuffers Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Egg Fillers Girls • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Tiny Mills 50 Pcs Emoji Assorted Stamps for Kids Self-Ink Stamps (50 Different Designs) for Emoji Birthday Party Favors,Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers, Game Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Teacher Stamps • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
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 $12.99 1 $12.99
Mega Construx Pokemon - Evergreen Poke Ball - building set • Best Buy Education $8.99 1 $8.99
LEGO Minecraft The Swamp Adventure 21240, Building Game Construction Toy with Alex and Zombie Figures in Biome, Birthday Gift Idea for Kids Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $8.15 1 $8.15
How to Draw Manga & Anime • AKJ Education $5.10 1 $5.10

Materials cost

$121.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.14

Total project goal

$180.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.94

3 Donors

-$180.94

Donations toward project cost

-$153.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.14

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 $0.00

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