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Mrs. Rudig from Rancho Cordova, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Rudig's classroom raised $227

Breathe, Create, Shine: Tools for Calm and Creativity!

Help me give my students a Breathing Pal Kyle to support mindfulness and Canon Ink and paper packs to celebrate their work with classroom photos, along with paper towels for cleanups and putty for calming fidgets and rewards.

This project expired on December 30, 2025.

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Mrs. Rudig W.E. Mitchell Middle School
Rancho Cordova, CA Grades 6-8

My Project

My middle school drama students are some of the most creative and hard-working kids you’ll ever meet. Every day, they step into the classroom ready to express themselves, take risks, and support one another as they grow. My goal for this project is to make our drama classroom a space where every student feels calm, celebrated, and ready to shine — on stage and off.

This project will bring us Breathing Pal Kyle to help students manage stress and practice mindfulness, Canon Ink and Paper to highlight their achievements with classroom photo displays, and essentials like paper towels and calming putty to keep our classroom clean and focused.

These resources will benefit all 150 students who come through my classroom each week, helping them build confidence, creativity, and pride in their accomplishments.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

150 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Rudig W.E. Mitchell Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rancho Cordova, CA 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

150 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon KP-108IN Color ahPJNL Ink and 4 x 6 Paper Set, 108 Count (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $81.95 1 $81.95
Bounty Select-A-Size Double Roll Paper Towels, 2-ply, 82 Sheets/Roll, 12 Rolls/Pack (66541/06130) • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
Breathing Pal 'Kyle'- Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light, Anxiety Relief Items for Calm Down Corner/Meditation/Sleep for Adult&Kid • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Dazzle Putty Toy Goody Putty Mini Tins 8 Pack of Sensory Glitter Putty Fidget Toy for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75

Materials cost

$146.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.99

Total project goal

$226.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.62

4 Donors

-$209.72

Donations toward project cost

-$182.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.71

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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