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Mrs. Jodi Maren from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incentives & STEAM Materials for Motivation

Help me give my students incentives and STEAM materials to motivate them to be productive in class.

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My Project

I am requesting items to help motivate my students to work hard in class, be excited to learn, and put forth their best effort. I want to encourage them to work hard and use inquiry to help them learn. STEAM is the best way to engage students in learning and discovery of science. The incentives will help keep students focused and determined to do well in class.

The STEM materials will help me teach my Next Generation Science Standards and my NVAC standards for ELA.

Students will use NVACS W3- to write about the inventions that they will create in class.

My goal for this project is to engage my students in their learning. Engaged students learn best if they are motivated. It is important to give students assignments outside of workbooks and textbooks.

Mrs. Jodi Maren Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set - A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks - Tested for Children's Safety - A Great Stem Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Squishy Stress Balls for Kids - 32 Pack Squishy Stretchy Dough Balls for Kids, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism & ADD/ADHD, Classroom Prizes Squishy Toys, Fidget Toy for Students, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
JollyPack [1200 Pack] 3 oz Paper Cups, Disposable Bathroom Cups, Small Mouthwash Cups, Rinse Cups, Orange Blue and Green Mini Cups for Candy and Biscuits, Perfect for Bathroom, Party, Picnic, Travel • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Max Fun 24pcs Christmas Glitter Party Glasses Frames with 24 Designs Decorations Accessories for Christmas Party Favors Holiday Favors (One Size Fits All) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $23.19 1 $23.19
Dreampark emoticon Keychain, Emoticon Plush Key Chain Bulk Toy Valentine's Day Gifts Birthday Party Favors Supplies, Treasure Box Rewards Carnival Prizes for Kids Boys and Girls, 2" Set of 30 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Blick Economy Cotton Canvas Panel Classroom Pack - 5" x 7", Class Pack of 24 • Blick Art Materials $10.60 2 $21.20
5ARTH Natural Wood Slices - 30 Pcs 3.5-4 inches Craft Unfinished Wood kit Predrilled with Hole Wooden Circles for Arts Wood Slices Christmas Ornaments DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
(100 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes Small Mini Bulk Sensory Figit Toys Set for Boys Girls Kids Adults, Stress Relief & Anxiety Relief Tools Autistic ADHD Toys • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Dilyreke 45Pcs Sequin Keychains Animal Keychains for Girls Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers Return Gifts Kids Birthday Valentines Gifts • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
35 River Rocks for Painting, Painting Rocks Bulk for Adults, 2-3 Inches Craft Rocks, Flat Rocks for Painting, Smooth Painting Rocks for DIY Project, Gray Kindness Stones for Family Time • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Dixie Pathways Medium-Weight Paper Plates, 6 7/8", 125/Pack (UX7WS) • Quill.com $17.59 1 $17.59
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Max Fun 18Pcs Christmas Party Glasses Glitter Holiday Glasses Frames with 18 Designs Christmas Accessories for Christmas Party Favors Holiday Favors(One Size Fits All) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
48 Pieces Cartoon Cute Fun Pens for Kids Black Gel Ink Pens Bulk Cool Pens for Girls Funny Writing Pens Teachers School Office Easter Day Gifts Supplies, 12 Styles (Christmas) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 80 oz. (HEC15680) • Staples $15.65 1 $15.65
Christmas Stackable Pencils Plastic Gingerbread Man Pencils Gingerbread Man Shape Birthday Pencils Stacking Fun Pencils for Kids Novelty Fun School Supplies Kids Party Favor Pencils for Gifts (30 Pcs) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Christmas Crafts for Kids Adults, Beaded Ornament Kit to Make Wreath Candy Cane-Xmas Holiday Tree Decorations Party Supplies, 40 Pieces • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Classroom Pack 30,Anxiety Sensory Stickers Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress,Calming Stickers Phone Tape for Anxiety • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
UMETDO 8PCS Colored Masking Tape - Painters Tape, Rainbow Colors Rolls, Kids Art Supplies, Great for Crafts, Labeling, DIY Decorative, 1/2 Inch Masking Tape- Tiny Size • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $10.59 1 $10.59
Anditoy 24 PCS Christmas Mini Squeeze Balls with Water Beads Stress Relief Toys for Kids Girls Boys Christmas Stocking Stuffers Gifts Party Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Outus Color Changing Mood Pencil for Kids 2B Changing Fun Pencil Assorted Color Thermochromic Pencils with Eraser for Students Christmas Valentine Birthday Pencils Party Favors (30 Pieces) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ThEast 7 Color in 1 Rainbow Pencils for Kids, 30 Pieces Rainbow Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors for Drawing Coloring Sketching Pencils For Drawing Stationery, Bulk, Pre-sharpened (30) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Crayola Oil Pastels - Assorted Colors, Set of 28 • Blick Art Materials $4.29 2 $8.58
WISYOK 180 Pcs Wood Craft Sticks 5.9 Inch, Ice Cream Sticks, Jumbo Sticks, Popsicle Sticks, Ideal for Building Model, Kids Handicraft, and Creating Craft Projects • Amazon Business $7.80 1 $7.80
Crystalware Portion Cups, 4 oz, Clear, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $7.49 1 $7.49
Crystalware Portion Cups, 2 oz, Clear, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $5.77 1 $5.77
Creativity Street Round Wood Toothpick, Pack of 800 • School Specialty $2.54 2 $5.08
Creativity Street Plumage Feathers - Bright Hues, Assorted Sizes, 1 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.95 1 $4.95
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastels, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $1.79 2 $3.58

Materials cost

$488.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.14

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.94

Total project goal

$632.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $632.92

1 Donor

-$632.92

Donations toward project cost

-$537.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.94

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