Three years ago, I added a snack bin to my classroom. Kids could take food as they needed it, but the focus was on need. I don't want my kids to have food insecurity, so I want it available if they get hungry. Their mental health is important, and food helps them focus and learn if they are hungry.
I have many kids who stay for after-school sports and clubs, and they like to grab snacks to help them sustain the energy they need to play after school.
I try to have healthy food options so they understand the importance of nutrition and making good choices. I also use a currency in my classroom that they can use to purchase other options to learn financial literacy skills as well. The candies are used for that throughout the school year.
My kids seemed to do better when I had items available. All the snacks are for my bin/store. These have been my kids' favorite snack items. We had to talk about wants versus needs with middle schoolers since I teach over 100 kids daily. I also use the candy for my Fitzhugh store. They use Fitzhugh bucks that they earn for academic excellence to purchase much-loved treats as well. I try to keep snacks available daily, but I must get help. The hot chocolate, marshmallows, and candy canes are for their holiday treat bags. These snacks and treats help with the overall mental health of my middle schoolers. Thank you for helping me sustain a snack basket that helps with their nutrition during the school year.
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
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Materials cost
$660.90
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.91
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$700.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$123.67
Total project goal
$824.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$824.48
2 Donors
-$402.54
Donations toward project cost
-$358.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.88
match offer
-$402.53
Match offer toward project cost
-$342.15
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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