Snacks and prizes play a key role in creating an inviting and positive classroom environment, especially for special education students who may need extra motivation. Offering snacks helps meet the basic needs of these students, ensuring they have the energy and focus required to engage fully in learning activities. Snacks also provide a sense of comfort and familiarity, helping students feel more at ease in the classroom.
Prizes serve as powerful motivators and positive reinforcement tools, which are particularly important for special education students who may need additional encouragement to participate actively, follow classroom rules, and strive for success.
Recognizing their efforts through rewards not only boosts their self-esteem but also fosters a sense of belonging and community as they celebrate each other’s achievements.
By incorporating snacks and prizes, we create a nurturing and motivating classroom atmosphere where special education students feel valued, supported, and excited about learning.
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
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068)
• Staples
$12.89
10
$128.90
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
1
$100.00
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45
• School Specialty
$48.07
2
$96.14
Ring Pop Hard Candy Pops, Variety Pack, 560 grams, 40 Count
• Amazon Business
$25.99
2
$51.98
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box
• Amazon Business
$9.76
5
$48.80
Iconikal Fidget Spinner Random Color Bulk Assortment Set, 24-Pack
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
Airheads Mini Bars Assortment - Cherry, Orange, Lime, Blue Raspberry, & White Mystery Flavors 1.5lb Bag Packaged By Snackadilly
• Amazon Business
$14.97
2
$29.94
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack)
• Amazon Business
$12.97
2
$25.94
36 Pcs Crazy Straws, Colorful Funny Straws for Kids Reusable Silly Straws for Kids, Great for Parties and Birthday Party
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
80 Pcs Squishies, Mini Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Animal Squishies Stress Relief Fidget Toys, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Party Favors, and Travel Toy Gift
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Happy Birthday! Pencils - Set of 24
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$5.99
2
$11.98
Neureyte 66 Pieces Birthday Rubber Bracelets(22 Styles),Colored Birthday Wristbands for Birthday Party Favors,Stretch Birthday Rubber Wristbands for Birthday Party Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Cellophane Bags,120Pcs 5x11 Inch Clear Plastic Cellophane Treat Bags with 4.7" Twist Ties 4 Mix Colors, Large Party Favor Bags Goodies Bags OPP Treat Bags for Party Wedding Birthday Gift Wrapping
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$585.57
Vendor shipping charges
$10.21
Sales tax
$35.13
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$669.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$118.18
Total project goal
$787.87
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$787.87
2 Donors
-$78.79
Donations toward project cost
-$66.97
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$11.82
match offer
-$709.08
Match offer toward project cost
-$602.72
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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