You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Key from Chesapeake, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Key is requesting

A Little Smile Goes a Long Way!

Help me give my students tools to develop their awareness of the emotions of others. By giving a simple smiley face pin, my students can learn to how to acknowledge others who might be sad or lonely.

  • $484 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are so special, they are kind, thoughtful, and loving, but not always. Through this project my goal is to promote mental health awareness. I will work with them to find tools that will help them respond appropriately in difficult situations. We will then transition out of our classroom and involve the rest of the school by passing along smiles to others who are lonely or sad.

We will take the leap to share our tools with others, so they can learn skills on how to combat anxiety and stress.

The final part of this project is to have them learn the importance of giving to others within our community. Teaching them to promote the wellness of others is a lifelong lesson. My students will write note cards for residents of local nursing home, in effort to make a difference in the life of someone who they may not even know.

Mrs. Key Deep Creek High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Key

Chesapeake, VA View local requests

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

150 students impacted 1donor

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Key is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 Pcs Happy Face Lapel Pins Cute Smile Enamel Pinback Buttons Fun Pins with Butterfly Clasp Zinc Alloy Bulk Enamel Pins Teacher Pins for Students Kids Gifts Clothes Backpacks Decor • Amazon Business $18.79 7 $131.53
50 Pieces Worry Stones for Anxiety Teardrop Crystal Bulk 0.9 Inch Waterdrop Gemstone Thumb Healing Stress Pocket Stone Teardrop Pendants Bulk Stones Decor for Witchcraft DIY Meditation (Fresh Colors) • Amazon Business $20.79 4 $83.16
SUPHOUSE 24 Blank Cards, Blank Note Cards and Colored Envelopes, Thank You Greeting Cards with Envelopes, Stationary Supplies Bulk Birthday Cards Set - Upgrade Design • Amazon Business $5.99 8 $47.92
American Greetings Blank Cards with White Envelopes for All Occasions, Rainbow Designs (48-Count) • Amazon Business $14.81 3 $44.43
96 Pieces Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Reusable Mindfulness Stickers Calming Strips Adhesive Sensory Strips for School Office Classroom Desk Adults Teens Counselor Tension Fidget Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
96 Pcs Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Reusable Textured Tactile Rough Calming Stickers Adhesive Sensory Strips for School Office Classroom Desk Adults Teens Tension Supplies Christmas Gifts • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98

Materials cost

$375.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.46

Total project goal

$483.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $483.08

1 Donor

-$483.08

Donations toward project cost

-$410.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.46

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Key and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"VA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/a-little-smile-goes-a-long-way/8124620/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":150,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Key","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"936787835","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Chesapeake","teachersOnPage":[8524206],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8124620,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"8524206":{"owner":"Mrs. Key","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8124620],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8524206_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659450190525","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21975116,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8524206,"schoolCounty":"Chesapeake City","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"VA","name":"Virginia"}}