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Ms. Pugh from Louisville, KY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Promoting Positivity

Help me give my students snacks and prizes to help motivate positive behavior in the classroom.

  • 5 donors
  • $426 goal

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My Project

Students can use snacks and rewards as part of a behavior management system. Offering small, healthy snacks can reinforce desired behaviors and help motivate students to consistently exhibit positive actions in the classroom.

In a classroom setting, motivation plays a key role in encouraging positive behavior.

One effective way to reinforce good behavior is through the use of snacks and prizes as rewards. These incentives can help students feel recognized for their efforts and promote continued positive actions.

The key to rewarding behavior is providing the reward immediately after the desired behavior is displayed. This reinforces the connection between good actions and positive outcomes. It's also essential to ensure that rewards are distributed fairly so all students feel they have an equal opportunity to earn them.

Ms. Pugh Engelhard Elementary School 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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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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Louisville, KY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

35 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bar Variety Pack, 1.3 oz., 48 Bars/Box (KEE05872) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
HI-CHEW CANDY- 28 Flavors, 210+ Pieces - 28 Different Japanese Chewing Candy, Taffy, Family Pack, Chewy, Friends, Family, Halloween, College, Care Package • Amazon Business $31.48 1 $31.48
48 Pieces Mini Plush Animals Toys Set, Small Stuffed Animal Keychain Set for Valentine Gift,Easter Egg Filter,Carnival Prizes, Classroom Rewards, Goody Bags Filler,Party Favors • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Capri Sun 100% Juice Variety Pack Pouches 6 fl. oz. 40/Box (441) • Staples $26.76 1 $26.76
300 PCS Party Favor for Kids Goodie Bags Stuffers, Prize Box Toys for Kids Classroom Bulk, Small Fidget Toys Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest for Students Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
SCIONE 10 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4 8 12, Fidget Spinners Birthday Return Gift, Halloween Goodie Bags Stuffer Fillers for Classroom Treasure Box Prize Boys Girls • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
Teacher Created Resources Large Plastic Treasure Chest Classroom Rewards Pirate Party Goody Box (TCR8759) (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mini Cube 20 Pack Magic Cube, Puzzle Party Favors for Kids Party Puzzle Game Toys Classroom Rewards & School Prize for Students, Stress Relief Toys Goody Bag Filler Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Dazzle Putty Toy Goody Putty Mini Tins 8 Pack of Sensory Glitter Putty Fidget Toy for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $13.35 1 $13.35
Invisible Ink Pen for kids 16Pcs: Spy Pens with UV Light Party Favors - School Classroom Students Prizes - Magic Gifts Birthday Goodie Valentines Black Markers Halloween Easter Day Christmas Gift • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
OREO Mini Mix Sandwich Cookies Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
20 Pack 3.4 Inch Metal Pull Back Toy Cars, Toys for Boys Girls Toddlers 3,4,5,6.7 Years Old, Party Favors Cars, Race Cars Vehicles,Goodie Bag Stuffers, Pinata Fillers, Teacher Reward Prizes (20 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37
AZEN 24 Pcs Mini Spring Party Favors for Kids 3-5 4-8, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Birthday Party, Classroom Prizes Kids Prizes, Small Bulk Toys Gifts (4 Smile) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$326.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.81

Total project goal

$425.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.42

3 Donors

-$236.94

Donations toward project cost

-$201.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.54

Matching donations from our partners

-$188.48

Match offers toward project cost

-$160.21

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.27

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