Rewarding Success: Sparking Motivation and Engagement in the Classroom
Help me give my students prizes in class to help motivate them, reinforce positive behavior, and encourage active participation in learning!!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Joseph Garza's classroom raised $590
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
The items I’m requesting—anime stickers, sports stickers, fidget toys, and Legos—will serve as motivational tools, positive reinforcements, and hands-on learning aids. Stickers can encourage students by celebrating their achievements, while fidget toys help improve focus and reduce anxiety, particularly for students with special needs. Legos foster creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, making learning more engaging and interactive.
My goal is to create a learning environment where students feel motivated, supported, and excited to learn.
By offering prizes and hands-on materials, I aim to build intrinsic motivation, enhance engagement, and develop essential skills such as focus, teamwork, and critical thinking.
My students are special because they come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives and talents to the classroom. Many face personal challenges, yet they demonstrate incredible resilience, creativity, and a genuine desire to learn. Supporting them with this project means providing them with the tools to succeed, grow in confidence, and reach their full potential.
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
Mega Construx Pokemon - Evergreen Poke Ball - building set
• Best Buy Education
$8.99
20
$179.80
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count)
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking
• Amazon Business
$29.69
1
$29.69
Rolodex 5-Compartment Wire Mesh File Organizer, Black (22141)
• Quill.com
$26.82
1
$26.82
QStar Mini 16 Car Building Blocks Compatible with Lego Party Favors for Kids, Prizes for Kids Classroom, Goodie Bag Fillers
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
USAopoly Naruto "Never Forget Your Friends" 1000-Piece Puzzle
• Quill.com
$22.93
1
$22.93
32 Pack Mini Animal Plush Toy Party Favors,Small Plush Stuffed Animals for Birthday,Theme Party,Easter Basket Stuffers Fillers,Christmas,Classroom Prize,Kids Valentine Gift
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$15.00
1
$15.00
LEGO - Cherry Blossoms Celebration Gift White and Pink Cherry Blossom 40725
• Best Buy Education
$14.99
1
$14.99
LEGO - Roses Botanical Collection Building Set 40460 - Multicolor
• Best Buy Education
$13.99
1
$13.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068)
• Staples
$12.89
1
$12.89
Staples Hanging File Folder 1/5-Cut Tab Letter Size Standard Green 50/Box (ST266262-CC)
• Staples
$12.70
1
$12.70
TJOY 100 ft LED Strip Lights with 44 Key Remote, Multi-Color RGB LED Lights, 24 Volt Color Changing LED Light Strip for Bedroom,Room,TV,DIY Decor(44 Key Remote Control +50 ft x2+Indoor only)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
200PCS Teens Hero Stickers for Water Bottles Superhero Stickers for Boys Teens Adults Waterproof Vinyl Stickers Bulk for Skateboard Luggage Laptops Bumper Comic Legends Theme Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.59
1
$9.59
300 PCS Water Bottle Stickers, Cute Stickers for Hydroflasks VSCO Sticker Packs Cute Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles, Skateboard Phone Laptop Stickers for Kids Teens Girls
• Amazon Business
$7.87
1
$7.87
Sports Stickers 150PCS Sport Gift,Sports Stickers for Water Bottles,Basketball,Baseball,Football,Volleyball,Soccer,Stickers Sports,Stickers for Teens/Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$464.17
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$501.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.43
Total project goal
$589.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$589.56
1 Donor
-$393.03
Donations toward project cost
-$334.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$58.95
match offer
-$196.53
Match offer toward project cost
-$167.05
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Joseph Garza and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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