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Mrs. Donaldson from Spartanburg, SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sweetening Education With Candy Incentives

Help me give my students more engaged and motivated to learn with candy.

  • $286 goal

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My Project

Welcome to my classroom, where learning is not only engaging but also sweetly rewarding! I am seeking support to enhance our students' educational journey by introducing candy incentives as a fun and effective way to motivate and inspire them. Our goal is to create an environment where students are excited to participate, put in their best effort, and achieve academic success.

In my diverse and dynamic classroom, I am dedicated to fostering a love for learning and encouraging active participation.

I have observed that my students respond positively to incentives that make their learning experience more enjoyable. By incorporating candy rewards, I aim to tap into this enthusiasm and create a vibrant educational atmosphere.

Mrs. Donaldson Fairforest Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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.

More about Mrs. Donaldson

Spartanburg, SC View local requests

Nearly all 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

230 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snickers Sharing Size Chocolate Candy Bars 3.29 oz 24/Box (MMM32252) • Staples $43.49 1 $43.49
Twix Caramel Fun Size Chocolate Cookie Bar Candy Bag 22.34 oz. (209-00467) • Staples $33.45 1 $33.45
Airheads Variety Chewy Candy (220-00705) • Staples $27.90 1 $27.90
Sour Patch Kids Assorted Gummy Candy, 240 (AMC4314700) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
Ferrero Butterfinger, CRUNCH, and Baby Ruth Assorted Minis Candy Bars, 90ct, 32.4oz • Quill.com $22.59 1 $22.59
REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Assortment Snack Size Candy, Individually Wrapped, 32.06 oz, Bulk Party Bag (3400093922) • Quill.com $21.79 1 $21.79
HERSHEY'S Miniatures Assorted Chocolate Candy Party Pack, 35.9 oz (HEC21458) • Quill.com $20.59 1 $20.59

Materials cost

$195.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$242.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.80

Total project goal

$285.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $285.34

1 Donor

-$205.16

Donations toward project cost

-$174.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.77

Matching donations from our partners

-$80.18

Match offers toward project cost

-$68.15

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.03

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