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Ms. Kotinek from Klein, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rewarding Hard Work

Help me give my students an opportunity to earn rewards for their hard work.

  • $356 goal

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My Project

In the past, we have found that giving away prizes throughout the year will motivate students who may lack intrinsic motivation. A majority of my students have struggled academically. By offering headphones, colored pencils, sketch pads, and other rewards for academic improvement, I will be encouraging my students to try their very best. I hope to build their self-confidence through verbal and intrinsic motivation.

I teach 8th grade girls who love to draw and color.

I have chosen items I know they will want to earn. They will be able to use the items when they are finished with their work.

Ms. Kotinek Klein Alternative Education Center Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Klein, TX 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

270 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Headphones Bulk 24 Pack Multi-Colors Student Headphones Wired Class Headphones Set for School Classroom Students Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen and Adult • Amazon Business $64.78 1 $64.78
Crayola Colors of Kindness Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $3.22 10 $32.20
GIFTEXPRESS Pack of 12 Letter Size Sketch Book Bound Spiral Premium Sketch Pads Set, Pencil Sketch Book 30 Sheets Each, 8.5" X 11" Side Wire Bound, White Blank Paper Sheets for Pencil, Ink, Pastel • Amazon Business $27.76 1 $27.76
UCreate Fashion Sketch Book, Kaleidoscope, 12 x 9 Inches, 75 Sheets - Durable • School Specialty $8.77 3 $26.31
Crayola Metallic Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $8.24 3 $24.72
Crayola Glitter Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $8.24 3 $24.72
48 Pack Mini Blank Books for Kids - Bulk Sketchbooks, Kraft Paper Notebooks for Classroom, Party Favors, Travel Writing (4x4 In) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers STEM Toy Assorted Colors 58 Pieces (LER9293) • Staples $17.12 1 $17.12
Generals Semi-Hex Classic Graphite Drawing Pencils, Assorted Tips, Black, Set of 12 • School Specialty $9.37 1 $9.37
Sax Graphite Drawing Pencil Pack, 6B Lead Hardness Degree, Set of 12 - Wood • School Specialty $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$255.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.25

Total project goal

$355.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $355.02

8 Donors

-$355.02

Donations toward project cost

-$301.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.25

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