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Ms. Gbondo from Laurel, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blooming Me

Help me give my students create a safe cozy therapeutic space to bloom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gbondo's classroom raised $913

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students have experienced some form of traumatic or stressful events but are willing to persevere and get the support needed to become healthy individuals.

Mental health support is even more critical in our society now than ever.

The adverse experiences of my students have deterred them from efficiently learning and being successful academically. The goal of this project is to create a cozy, safe, and therapeutic space to learn tools to not only survive and thrive in their respective environments.

These supplies will truly benefit our therapeutic project tremendously.

Ms. Gbondo Laurel 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 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

100 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Smart Poster Board, 11 x 14 Inches, White, Pack of 25 - 1371698 • Amazon Business $8.64 20 $172.80
Poster Board, 50 Sheets IMAGE 10 Assorted Colors A3 Size Railroad Board, 11.7 16.5 Inches Blank Graphic Display Board for Arts, Crafts, exhibits and Notices • Amazon Business $21.84 2 $43.68
Amazon Basics Bonded Leather Journal, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack • Amazon Business $11.12 3 $33.36
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine and Ultra-Fine Tips, 45 Count, Ultimate Color Collection • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98
LectroFan High Fidelity White Noise Machine with 20 Unique Non-Looping Fan and White Noise Sounds and Sleep Timer • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set • Amazon Business $27.37 1 $27.37
LINKYO Electric Pencil Sharpener Pro (Heavy Duty, Black) • Amazon Business $26.25 1 $26.25
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles, Calm Down Corner Essentials, Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calming Toys for Kids with Anxiety, Mindfulness Toys (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
52 Essential Coping Skills Cards - Exercises for Stress Management, Anxiety Relief - Build Emotional Agility, Resilience, Confidence - Self Care Therapy Games for Teens, Adults - by Harvard Educator • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
4 Boho Feelings Chart For Kids Learning Posters For Walls - List Of Feelings Poster For Kids Educational Posters For Classroom Decorations, Periodic Table Of Emotions Poster For School Counselors • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
SINOBAND A5 4 Pieces Journals for Writing, Pu Leather Colorful Notebooks, Lined Journal Notebook, Subject Notebooks for School a nd Office (Random Color) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Soucolor 72-Color Colored Pencils for Adult Coloring Books, Soft Core, Artist Sketching Drawing Pencils Art Craft Supplies, Coloring Pencils Set Gift for Adults Kids Beginners • Amazon Business $16.38 1 $16.38
Things I Can Control Poster Therapy Office Desk Decor Psychology Room Home Bedroom Living Room Calming Mental Health School Counseling Classroom Anxiety Teacher, Counselor, Women, Men • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Wheel of Feelings and Emotions - Therapy and Counseling Art - Dbt & Cbt Gift for Counselor, Therapist and Parent Pillowcases Floor Pillowcases Pillowcases Sofa Cushions Cushion Covers Backrest Covers • Amazon Business $15.94 1 $15.94
9 Pieces Mental Health Posters Anxiety Therapy Motivational Poster Psychologist Counselor Inspirational Posters Positive Quotes Wall Decor Classroom for Home Office, 8 x 10 Inch(Retro Style) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
What Can I Control I Am Only Ever In Control of Myself Poster Mental Health Therapy Counseling Posters Classroom Wall Art Counselor Therapist Anxiety School Social Worker Office Décor Growth Mindset • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Kas Home Inspirational Wall Art Positive Quotes Wall Decor for Bedroom Motivational Office Prints for Women Modern Canvas Wall Art Ready To Hang(11.6 x 13.7 inch, White - today) • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Affirmation Cards for Women: Beautifully Illustrated Inspirational Cards with Positive Affirmations to Help with Gratitude, Mindfulness, Daily Encouragement and Self Care • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $13.37 1 $13.37
Zonon 12 Pieces Inspirational Print Wall Poster Motivational Quote Watercolor Words Posters Aesthetic Poster Unframed Canvas Saying Painting Posters for Kids Room Modern Decoration (8 x 10 Inches) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Positive Affirmations for Black Women: Attract Love, Success, Happiness, Wealth and Abundance, Increase Confidence & Self-Love, Improve Your Mindset ... Self-Love & Spirituality for Black Women) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Permanent Markers,Shuttle Art 30 Pack Black Permanent Marker set,Fine Point, Works on Plastic,Wood,Stone,Metal and Glass for Doodling, Marking • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes - 6 Pieces, Ages 6+ Foam Cubes for Social Emotional Learning, School Counselor Supplies, Speech Therapy Toys, Ice Breaker Cubes • Amazon Business $12.45 1 $12.45
Positive Affirmations for Black Women: Daily Powerful Affirmations to Attract Love, Health and Success | Boost your Confidence and Self-Love to Live in Abundance • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
KDG Motivational Stress Balls(4 Pack) for Kids and Adults,Stress Relief Balls with Quetos to Relieve Anxiety and Manage Anger as Gift… • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Portrait Colors, Fine Point, Assorted, 12 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
A Year of Positive Thinking: Daily Inspiration, Wisdom, and Courage (A Year of Daily Reflections) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
10 Pieces Classroom Motivational Posters Growth Mindset Banner Inspirational Bulletin Board Positive Wall Classroom Decoration for School Wall Art Decoration, Elementary Middle and High School Student • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Elibia Set of 3 Motivational Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - Hand Exercise Balls Grip Strengthener Hand Therapy Ball - Squishy Stress Balls for Adults Anxiety Stress Relief Toys for Teens • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead, Box of 30 • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$693.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.81

Total project goal

$912.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $912.08

4 Donors

-$301.09

Donations toward project cost

-$263.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.66

match offer

-$602.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$511.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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