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Ms. Rodriguez from Flushing, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Squish, Pop, Play: Let's Reward Hard Work With Fun Prizes

Help me give my students prizes to help with motivation and engagement, as a form of positive reinforcement!

  • $163 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

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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

In my classroom, I believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and one of the best ways to foster motivation is through positive reinforcement. That’s why I’m working to create a classroom prize bin filled with fun, engaging items like squishy toys, bubbles, and toy cars that students can earn for their hard work, good behavior, and academic achievement.

By introducing a reward system with prizes like sensory squishy toys, bubble sets, and toy cars, I hope to inspire my students to stay motivated, work diligently, and celebrate their successes—big or small.

These prizes will be earned for things like completing assignments on time, showing kindness to others, or making progress in their learning.

Not only will this create a positive classroom culture, but it will also foster a sense of accomplishment and pride for each student.

Ms. Rodriguez PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum Grades PreK-2

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.

Flushing, NY 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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunaking 130PCS Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy, Kawaii Squishies Party Favors for Kids Stress Relief Fidget Toys Treasure Box Toys Classroom Prizes Kid Easter Egg Fillers Xmas Goodie Bag Stuffers, Random • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
160 Pack 8 Colors Mini Bubble Wand Bulk Assortment for Kid, Party Favors Toy for Carnival Prizes, Pinata Gift Bag Stuffer for Child Girl Boy Toddler, Themed Birthday Wedding Valentines Day Activities • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
60Pcs Pop Bracelet Bubble Fidget Toys, Hand Finger Press Multicolor Silicone Wristband Toy for Classroom Prizes, Stress Reliever Fidget Bulk for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented,Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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
52 Pack Pop Tubes, Sensory Toys Party Favors For Kids 8-12 4-8 Fidget Toys For Anxiety Goodie Bag Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Year Old Boys Girls Toddlers- 10 Colors • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Cocurb 32 Pcs Mini Spring Party Favors for Kids 4 to 8 Fun Goodie Bag Stuffers for Birthdays, Classroom Prizes, and Small Toys Present • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$106.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.41

Total project goal

$162.72

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