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Ms. Merino from La Mesa, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sprinkles of Encouragement, Motivation, and Incentives!

Help me give my students a bit of encouragement and enthusiasm by using incentives and materials they will enjoy in class.

  • $320 goal

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My Project

Using incentives such as stickers, chapter books, and whiteboard materials encourages students to participate in their learning!

Students' learning is enhanced when having the necessary materials to motivate them to participate in the learning process.

They become engaged in the lesson at hand and participate whether it is learning to write words during spelling, phonics, math lessons, or other lessons especially when using whiteboards. If whiteboards are used, then having necessary accessories such as markers, erasers, and at times personal space using privacy boards, lends students to engage in their learning.

Having a variety of book selections will also motivate my students to complete tasks and read upon finishing. These incentives will again not only engage and motivate my kids but allow them to become a collaborators in their learning as well.

Ms. Merino La Mesa Dale Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than half 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Roscoe Riley Rules #4: Never Swim in Applesauce • Amazon Business $6.79 5 $33.95
Summer Beach Pool Party Favor Drinking Straws (24 Pcs) Summer Party Favor for Kids Pool Birthday Party Supplies Reusable Plastic Drinking Straws (2 Pcs Cleaning Brushes inside) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
12 Pcs Privacy Boards for Student Desks Boho Rainbow Classroom Desk Divider Table Desk Privacy Panel Folder Screen Partition for School Teacher Student Study Test Shields Home Class (Boho Rainbow) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Judy Moody • Amazon Business $5.68 5 $28.40
70 Pcs Wood Geometric Solids, Mini 3D Shapes for Teaching, Classroom Manipulatives for Elementary School, Geometric Shapes 3D Shape Blocks for Kids Geometry Math Kindergarten Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Keebor Basic Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers Black, 72Count, Low-Odor White Board Markers, Office & School Supplies • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Kolewo4ever 100 pieces Happy Birthday Pencils Colorful Printed Birthday Pencils With Top Erasers Perfect For Teachers Classrooms Reward Birthday Party Kids Gifts Supplie (100) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (04, Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
EAMAY Standard Pocket Charts, Clear 10 Pocket Chart for Teacher Lessons in a Classroom or Home Use – Fits Standard 3” Sentence Strips and Word Cards, Black • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Water Based Markers, Chisel, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (1905069) • Quill.com $8.54 1 $8.54
50 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers Textured Strips Stickers Food Theme Stickers Desk Fidget Toys Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens Phone Desk Laptop Classroom Office Supplies, 10 Styles • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$218.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.98

Total project goal

$319.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $319.84

6 Donors

-$166.16

Donations toward project cost

-$141.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.92

Matching donations from our partners

-$153.68

Match offers toward project cost

-$130.63

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.05

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