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Ms. Joycelyn from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motivation Matters: Fun Incentives for Student Success!

Help me give my students fun incentives like fidget toys, gel pens, and rewards to encourage engagement, boost motivation, and celebrate their hard work and achievements in the classroom!

  • 2 donors
  • $269 goal

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My Project

My students are hardworking, eager to learn, and motivated by positive reinforcement. They thrive when their efforts are recognized, and small rewards go a long way in keeping them engaged and excited about learning.

Classroom incentives like fidget toys, gel pens, and reward jars help reinforce good behavior, encourage participation, and celebrate achievements.

When students feel valued, they are more confident, focused, and motivated to do their best. These rewards will serve as incentives for meeting academic goals, demonstrating kindness, and persevering through challenges.

By providing engaging and meaningful incentives, I hope to create an environment where students feel encouraged to take risks, stay engaged, and push themselves to succeed. Your support will help foster a positive and motivating classroom culture where every student feels recognized and inspired to reach their full potential!

Ms. Joycelyn PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

29 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BTSKY 5 Pack Multipurpose Utility Storage Box- Large Capacity Clear Plastic Storage Box for Pencils Stackable Pencil Box with Snap Lid Closure Pencil Holder Box for Organize Pencils Watercolor Pens • Amazon Business $18.99 5 $94.95
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Staples $14.33 2 $28.66
sencoo 24 pack Cute Cartoon Gel Blue Ink Pens Assorted Style Writing Pens for Kiddie Birthday Present School Prize Student Gift Fun Girls Kiddie Pens (blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Stars Magnetic Jar,Reward Kids Star Jars, Magnetic Reward Star Jar for Classroom Board, Reward Magnetic Star Jars for Home Classroom Kids Incentive,Good Behavior Home Training for Kids • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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
ArtCreativity Mini Squish Fast Food Toys, Set of 8, Slow-Rise Stress Relief Toys for Kids in Assorted Food Designs, Mini Fidget Toys for Sensory Play, Party Favors, Goodie Bag Fillers for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
ONKULL Pop Fidget Keychain It Mini Fidget Toys Bulk 30 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4-8,8-12 Year Boys Girls Push Pops Bulk Toys Its Small Prizes for Kids Classroom Birthday Party Favors Bubble Poppers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$195.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.29

Total project goal

$268.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $268.58

2 Donors

-$268.58

Donations toward project cost

-$228.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.29

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 $0.00

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