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Dr. Flanagan from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Accentuating the Positive!

Help me give my students journals, self-care, and positive affirmation resources to help them to successfully adjust this school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Flanagan's classroom raised $498

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are amazing and are ready to start a successful school year. My talented students are doing their best to overcome both their academic and/or social-emotional challenges. The students at my high school come from diverse backgrounds, many represent low socioeconomic statuses, and reside in an urban area. When they are at the point where they doubt that they can not overcome a challenge or find a solution to a problem, it is then that I remind them that they are not alone and we are here for them.

My Project

With the start of the new 2021-2022 school year and in-person learning, we as educators are aware that there will be significant social-emotional needs that will need to be addressed. The materials for my project: Accentuating the Positive were carefully selected to help my students conquer negative thinking, embrace wellness, and learn the importance of self-care. Students will utilize journals, positive affirmations cards, and learn methods for stress reduction.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have researched the evidence that the utilization of positive affirmations and self-care promotes better health and mental well-being.

A teenager's life can be hectic and stressful. Between homework, tests, and the navigation of social circles and relationships, all of this can negatively impact their mental health. For self-care and positive affirmation techniques to be effective, it is important to embrace them fully and to understand why they are important. Self-care requires regular practice if you want to make lasting, long-term changes to the ways that you think and feel. It is my goal to help ensure that my students heal socially and emotionally from the past year.

Dr. Flanagan Dyett Arts High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Happy Planner Big Sized Happy Notes Notebook - Office & School Supplies - Pastel Tie-Dye - Disc-Bound Notebook - 60 Sheet Dot Lined Paper - 3 Dividers - 9.87"x12.63" • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
The Happy Planner Big Sized Happy Notes Notebook - Office & School Supplies - Indigo Theme- Disc-Bound Notebook - 60 Sheet Dot Lined Paper - 3 Dividers - 10.12" x 11.5" • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable, Refillable & Retractable Gel Ink Pens, Fine Point, Assorted Color Inks, 15-Pack Pouch (14447) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Aromatherapy Lotion Home Spa Gift Box for Women & Men - Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Coconut Scented Hand Cream Set for Dry Hand, Self Care Package Gift for Her - Mini Hand Lotion Travel Size - 15 Pc Set • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive • Amazon Business $17.59 1 $17.59
The Self-Compassion Deck (50 Mindfulness-Based Practices) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
How to Love Yourself Cards: A Deck of 64 Affirmations • Amazon Business $16.38 1 $16.38
Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens: A Workbook to Break the Nine Thought Habits That Are Holding You Back • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Happiness Workbook: A CBT-Based Guide to Foster Positivity and Embrace Joy • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Self-Love Guided Journal: A 30-day journey of self-discovery and emotional healing to help you feel good enough. • Amazon Business $14.08 1 $14.08
Affirmation Cards for Women: Beautifully Illustrated Inspirational Cards with Positive Affirmations to Help with Gratitude, Mindfulness, Daily Encouragement and Self Care • Amazon Business $12.83 1 $12.83
The Happy Planner STCKRS Blck/WHTE, Black & White • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
Love Yourself: 100 Empowering Affirmations to Celebrate You • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
200 Pcs Inspirational Words Stickers, Motivational Quote Stickers for Teens and Adults Trendy Vinyl Positive Sticker for Water Bottles Book Laptop • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Self Compassion Workbook: Practical Exercises to Approach Your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions with Kindness • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
More Calm, Less Stress Insight Cards (Deck of 50 Relaxation Cards) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Gratitude Insight Cards • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
me & my BIG ideas Sticker Value Pack - The Happy Planner Scrapbooking Supplies - Watercolor Theme - Multi-Color & Gold Foil - Great for Projects, Scrapbooks & Albums - 30 Sheets, 1078 Stickers Total • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
33 Guided Visualization Scripts to Create the Life of Your Dreams • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Power of Affirmations - 1,000 Positive Affirmations (Law of Attraction in Action) (Volume 2) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Planner Stickers - 28 Sheets, 1378 Stunning Design Accessories for Journals and Calendars, Essential Planner Accessories by Tullofa - Green • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Planner Stickers - 38 Sheets / 1088 Stickers, Stylish Variety Assortment Bundle Planner Accessories for Planning or Decorating Planners, Journals & Calendars, Exquisite Envelope Bag • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
100 Pcs Inspirational Words Stickers for Flasks, Motivational Quote Stickers for Teens and Adults Trendy Vinyl Positive Sticker for Water Bottles Book Laptop • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
100pcs Inspirational Stickers for Water Bottle, Motivational Stickers for Adults Women Teens, Trendy Vinyl Waterproof Positive Inspiring Sticker for Laptop Computer Scrapbooking Word Quote Decal • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80

Materials cost

$377.44

Vendor shipping charges

$9.97

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.66

Total project goal

$497.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.73

1 Donor

-$331.82

Donations toward project cost

-$282.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.77

match offer

-$165.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$141.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.89

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$0.00

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