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Ms. Garcia from Los Angeles, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We All Need A Little Encouragement

Help me give my students a little encouragement and motivation with small rewards.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garcia's classroom raised $361

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Hello! My students will benefit from these incentives by getting motivated to complete tasks and show positive behavior. We all need a little encouragement especially during testing and toward the end of the year. These small tokens, that some of my students do not see very often, will be a small reward for those students needing some external motivation.

Working in a low income area where students are not used to receiving tokens for their hard work can be a challenge, but most students respond positively to small rewards.

These small rewards may seem like something small to a child who receives them often, but they can go a long way with students who do not see them often.

Ms. Garcia Grape Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Flavored Snacks, Strawberry Splash/Tropical Flavors, 33.6 oz., 42 Pouches/Pack (14698) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.54 1 $26.54
50 Pcs Fidget Toys Pack - Kids Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Kids, Party Favors Autism Autistic Children - Adults Stress Relief Sensory Toy - ADHD Toys Bulk for Classroom Treasure Box Prizes - Pop Its • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Sour Punch Twists, 6" Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy Tub, 4 Fruit Flavors, 62.4 Oz • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Aitbay 30 Pack Mini Plush Animals Toys Set, Cute Small Stuffed Animal Keychain Set for Party Favors, Kids Valentine Gift Easter Egg Filter, Goodie Bag Fillers, Carnival Prizes, Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
M&M's Lovers Snack Size Variety Milk Chocolate Pieces 30.05 oz. 55 (MMM56025/51793) • Staples $19.10 1 $19.10
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (54 Bars) • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $14.44 1 $14.44
Fidget Toys Set, 80 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Kelloggs Rice Krispies Treats Snack Pack • Amazon Business $9.65 1 $9.65
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 $8.59 1 $8.59

Materials cost

$249.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.00

Total project goal

$360.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$360.01

2 Donors

-$360.01

Donations toward project cost

-$306.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.00

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$0.00

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