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Mr. Erickson from Bountiful UT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Candy: a Catalyst for Intrinsic Motivation

Help me give my students motivation and rewards in the form of delicious candy!

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expires Jul 07

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It's a simple yet effective way to ignite students' interest in learning: candy.

Energetic students at our school thrive on engagement, and these rewards can provide the initial push needed for enthusiastic participation.

Beyond their immediate appeal, candy rewards also introduce students to the intrinsic satisfaction of learning. While candy might capture their attention initially, the real reward lies in the joy of understanding new concepts and the sense of accomplishment. With your support, we can nurture this organic motivation and create a fulfilling learning experience.

Our students are energetic and excited to learn. Your contribution can help us maintain that spirit. By providing candy rewards, you're not just giving a treat–you're fostering a genuine passion for learning that will serve them well into the future. Join us in making education an engaging journey, one sweet incentive at a time.

Mr. Erickson
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sour Patch Kids Assorted Gummy Candy, 240 (AMC4314700) • Quill.com $31.99 2 $63.98
Hershey's Assorted Milk Chocolate Candy Bars, 52 oz. (HEC20650) • Quill.com $53.99 1 $53.99
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
Wonka Assorted Bulk Pack Chewy Candy, 48 oz., 150 (NES96445) • Quill.com $23.59 1 $23.59
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 14 oz., (HEC55686) • Quill.com $8.79 2 $17.58

Materials cost

$191.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.53

Total project goal

$263.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $263.53

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 $263.53

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