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Ms. Mary from San Jose, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Students With High-quality Rewards for Hard Work and Kindness

Help me give my students engaging rewards like school supplies, fidget toys, and other motivational items to celebrate their hard work, kindness, and positive behavior.

  • $918 goal

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

My Project

Our school is a vibrant, diverse community filled with hardworking students eager to learn and grow. Located in a low-income area, many of our students face daily challenges that can make it difficult for them to fully experience the joys of a well-rounded education. One way we’ve found to motivate and empower our students is through our school’s Student Store, where students earn points for good behavior, hard work, and kindness, and trade those points for exciting rewards.

However, our store is in need of a revamp to offer high-quality, meaningful items that truly excite our students and encourage them to keep striving.

With your generous support, we can stock our Student Store with exciting school supplies, fun fidgets, and other rewards that my hard working students are motivated by. These items not only bring joy, but also help our students build responsibility, practice decision-making, and develop essential life skills.

Many of our students come from families that cannot afford these extras, so for them, earning these rewards through their own efforts brings a sense of pride and accomplishment. With better incentives, we can continue fostering an environment where hard work, good character, and academic achievement are celebrated.

Your donation will make a lasting difference by ensuring that our students have access to rewards that are not only fun, but also enriching. Let’s work together to bring smiles, excitement, and motivation to our amazing kids.

Ms. Mary Orchard Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

90 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Taiyin 6 Pcs Keyboard Fidget Toy Fidget Clicker Keyboard Fidget Keychain Keyboard Decompression Toys Button Stress Relief Gifts for Adult to Relief Stress Pass The Time(Bright) • Amazon Business $9.69 8 $77.52
Lineon Erasable Gel Pens, 26 Colors Retractable Erasable Pens Clicker, Fine Point, Make Mistakes Disappear, Assorted Color Inks for Drawing Writing Planner and Crossword Puzzles • Amazon Business $21.99 3 $65.97
Taiyin 6 Pcs Keyboard Fidget Toy Fidget Clicker Keyboard Fidget Keychain Keyboard Decompression Toys Button Stress Relief Gifts for Adult to Relief Stress Pass The Time(Colorful) • Amazon Business $7.99 8 $63.92
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Pastel Colors, Pack of 150 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Ctosree 90 Pieces Mini Cute Highlighters Scented Highlighters with Candy Jars for Kids,multi Color Highlighters Cute School Supplies Classroom Office Stationery for Drawing Poster Diary Greeting Card • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
SCStyle Invisible Ink Pen 28Pcs with UV Light Magic Marker for Secret Messages, Writing Information for Birthdays, Easter, Halloween, Christmas Gifts for Students • Amazon Business $22.70 2 $45.40
SAIWEILAI ONLINE 100 pcs Cute Pen Kawaii Gel Ink Pen 0.5 mm Black Ink Kawaii Pens Retractable Ballpoint Pen Cute School Pens for Home Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Kenning 48 Pcs Mini Flashlight Keychains Small LED Key Chains Portable Handheld Flashlight Keychains for Camping Party Favors(Fresh Color) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
XIPEGPA 40 PCS Mini Animal Plush Toys Set Cute Small Animal Stuffed Toy Keychain for Party Favors Keychain Ornament for Goody Bag Easter Egg Stuffers Carnival Birthday Party Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
40 PCS Mini Jungle Animal Plush Toys Set Cute Small Animal Stuffed Keychain for Party Favors Keychain Ornament for Goody Bag Easter Egg Stuffers Carnival Birthday Party Classroom Prizes 20 Styles • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
XIPEGPA 40 PCS Mini Ocean Animal Plush Toys Set Cute Small Sea Creatures Stuffed Toy Keychain for Party Favors Keychain Ornament for Goody Bag Easter Egg Stuffers Carnival Birthday Party • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Crayola Play Sand, Silly Scents | 60 x 1oz Tubs of Moldable Play Sand in 6 Bright Colors | Halloween Treats, Party Favors for Kids Goodie Bags, Classroom Prizes, Sensory Bin Toys, Bags • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
SAIWEILAI ONLINE 100 Pieces Kawaii Pens Cartoon Fun Pens Cute Animal Dinosaur Pens Black Gel Ink Pens Writing Pens for kids Home Office School Supplies,50 Styles • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
36 PCS Mini Fidget Spinner Balls Sports Party Favors for Kids 4-12 Sensory Soccer Toys Goodie Bag Stuffers Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Carnival Bulk Prizes Pinata Treat Return Gifts Stocking Stuff • Amazon Business $10.98 2 $21.96
24PCS Mini Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Toys, Dinosour Sea Animals Sensory Squeeze Ball Toys to Relax Party Favors Birthday Gifts Easter Egg Filler • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
SUREHOME Genshin Impact Keychain Bulk, 29 Pack Acrylic Genshin Impact Figure Keychain Exquisite Anime Keychains Genshin Impact Merch Hu Tao Ganyu Venti Childe Klee Cute Party Favors for Kids Backpack • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
24PCS Sea Animals Stress Balls,Squeeze Stretchable Fidget Balls,Valentines Day Gifts for Adults to Relax,Party Favor,Easter Gift • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Giraffe Manufacturing 75 Piece Assortment of Small and Large Glitter Slappy Hands Treasure Box - Kids Party Favors, Sticky Hands, Bulk Toys for kids. • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98
YZXODN 40 Pcs Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys, Dinosaur Sensory Toys for Boys, Girls and Adults, Vibrant Anti-Anxiety Autism Toys, Perfect for Children's Day, Birthday, and Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
12 Pack Stretchy Fidget Toy,Stretchy String Fidgets Sensory Toys,Colorful Stretchy Strings Fidget Toy for Children's Day Gift,Kids,Adults Stress Relief Anti Anxiety • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
18Pack Stretchy Fidget Toy,Upgraded Sensory String,Colorful Stretchy Strings Fidget Toy for Kids,Adults,Autism,Stress Relief,Strengthen Arms,Build Resistance,Calm and Relax Present • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$673.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.80

Sales tax

 $61.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$780.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.66

Total project goal

$917.72

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