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Ms. Berletich from Auburn Hills, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Minds, Little Steps

Help me give my students the right resources to further improve their mental health and coping mechanisms.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Berletich's classroom raised $179

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a third-grade teacher, I see every day how important emotional well-being is to my students' academic success, friendships, and self-confidence. Many of my students are navigating anxiety, stress, and big emotions that can sometimes feel overwhelming. I want to provide them with tools and resources to help them build resilience, regulate emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies.

My classroom is full of bright, creative, and curious third graders who are eager to learn and grow.

Many come from diverse backgrounds and face challenges outside of school that can affect their ability to focus and engage fully in class. By equipping our classroom with mental health resources, I can help create a safe, supportive environment where every student feels valued, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Ms. Berletich Graham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Auburn Hills, MI 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $23.70 1 $23.70
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards | Set of 2 | Sensory Board for Calming Corner | Social Emotional Learning Activities | Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

Materials cost

$114.98

Vendor shipping charges

$4.74

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.72

Total project goal

$178.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$178.16

1 Donor

-$178.16

Donations toward project cost

-$151.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.72

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$0.00

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