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Nourishing Minds: The Vital Role of Snacks in Student Success

Help me give my students Please help me give my students the fuel to keep their bodies and minds going all day at school.

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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.

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Snacks play a pivotal role in students' lives, serving as more than just a source of temporary satisfaction for their taste buds. They are, in fact, essential for students' overall well-being and academic performance. In the hustle and bustle of academic life, extracurricular activities, and social interactions, snacks offer students many benefits that should not be underestimated. This essay delves into the significance of snacks for students and how they contribute to their success.

Energy Boost

One of the most immediate and tangible benefits of snacks is their ability to provide an energy boost. A student's life is a whirlwind of lectures, assignments, and various other activities, leaving them frequently needing a quick and accessible energy source. Snacks come to the rescue When students grapple with energy slumps between meals. These bite-sized nourishments provide an instant shot of vitality, which can be especially crucial during long lectures, rigorous study sessions, or nerve-wracking exams.

Improved Concentration

Snacks, particularly those rich in nutrients, can significantly enhance students' concentration and memory. A well-balanced snack of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats can help stabilize blood sugar levels. This prevents the notorious energy crashes that often follow the consumption of sugary snacks or an empty stomach. Nuts, yogurt, whole-grain crackers, and fruits are prime snacks that deliver a steady energy supply, fostering enhanced cognitive function and concentration.

Preventing Hunger Pangs

Hunger can be a potent distraction for students. The persistent rumblings of an empty stomach can lead to a shift in focus from academic or extracurricular pursuits to food cravings. In such moments, snacks subdue these hunger pangs, enabling students to focus on the tasks.

Enhanced Nutrition

Nutrient-dense snacks are an excellent way to increase a student's daily intake of vital vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients.

Ms. Civics
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 10 $128.90
True Clear? Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $11.59 10 $115.90
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 4 $85.92
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 5 $69.90
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 5 $64.85
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.46 5 $47.30

Materials cost

$512.77

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$550.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.14

Total project goal

$647.60

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