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Ms. Rouse from Trenton, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breathe and Reflect: A Mental Wellness Project

Help me give my students mental health and mindfulness activities to support their well-being and focus.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rouse's classroom raised $445

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

How will the specific items you're requesting make a difference in their learning? The mindfulness tools and activities, Color Me Brown Coloring Books and skin-tone colored pencils, will help students develop emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve focus. By incorporating mindfulness, students will be better equipped to handle challenges, which in turn enhances their ability to stay focused, think critically, and engage fully in their learning.

What are your goals for this project?

My goal is to create a supportive environment where students can learn practical strategies for managing stress, improving self-awareness, and enhancing their overall well-being. By fostering these skills, I aim to help students build a foundation for lifelong mental health and academic success.

What makes your students special? My students are resilient and diverse learners who bring unique perspectives and experiences to the classroom. Many of them face challenges both in and outside of school, yet they remain determined to succeed. Their ability to persevere through difficulties makes them incredibly special, and providing them with mindfulness tools will empower them to navigate these challenges with confidence and calm.

Ms. Rouse Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Trenton, NJ View local requests

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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Color Me Brown Sugar & Spice Coloring Book: Designed to Boost Self-Confidence, Build Self-Esteem, and Promote Self-Love for Girls, Teens and Women • Amazon Business $14.99 7 $104.93
Color Me Brown: Affirmation Coloring Book for Girls, Teens and Women • Amazon Business $13.99 7 $97.93
Color Me Brown: Neighborhood Hero: Showcasing the Strength, Bravery, and Diversity of Heroes Protecting the Community for Artist of All Ages • Amazon Business $14.99 6 $89.94
Crayola Colors of the World Bulk Colored Pencil Set - 6 Packs (24ct), Skin Tone Kids Colored Pencils for Kids, School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.86 2 $49.72

Materials cost

$342.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$377.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.65

Total project goal

$444.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$444.31

1 Donor

-$444.31

Donations toward project cost

-$377.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.65

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$0.00

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