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Mrs. Moncada from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Life Skills Through Mindful Journaling

Help me give my students the tools to self-monitor, and cope with their conflicts in order to build empathy for themselves and others.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Moncada's classroom raised $317

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Being the Restorative Justice Coordinator in a middle school is overwhelming but it is also very exciting! I have the opportunity to support both students and staff in creating a culture of empathy and most importantly, kindness!

The items in this project are so important because they will help students learn how to communicate effectively, express their feelings, and resolve conflicts with words to create a positive learning environment for all.

Having a these tools readily accessible will help students to self monitor. These books and journals will give my students to ability to cope and not only help themselves but also help others with their new skills. With all the distractors among teenagers, I want to help continue the love of reading, self-healing, and creating a more empathetic world one journal at a time!

Mrs. Moncada Howard D McMillan Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Miami, FL 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

900 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 Pads Colorful Mini Notebooks Blank Books for Kids to Write Stories Pocket Size Blank Journal Colored Unlined Composition Notebook Mini Sketchbooks for Students Writing 10 Colors (4 x 5.5 Inch) • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
80 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers with Inspirational Quotes Calm Textured Strips Relief Mental Health Stickers School Office Adhesive Sensory Tape Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens (Shaped) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play • Amazon Business $16.26 1 $16.26
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
How to Write a Poem • Amazon Business $15.21 1 $15.21
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Candy Bulk Bag, 5 lb (360 Pieces) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Empowered: A Journal for Teen Girls: Reflective Prompts to Inspire a Confident You • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23
Tootsie Roll Charms Mini Pops - 4.5 lb Bag of Individually Wrapped Fruity Hard Candy Lollipops in 18 Fun Flavors - Peanut and Gluten Free, 400 Count • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School • Amazon Business $10.45 1 $10.45
Letters to a Young Athlete • Amazon Business $10.34 1 $10.34
The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
200 Pieces Positivity Stickers Inspirational Stickers for Adults Motivational Laptop Stickers Inspirational Words Stickers Vinyl Waterproof Stickers Motivational Quote Water Bottles Book for Teens • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toy Set, Idea ADHD Fidget Toys, Adult Fidget Magnets Spinner Rings for Anxiety Relief Therapy, Fidget Pack Great Gift for Adults Teens Kids (3PCS) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Mindfulness for Teens: A Daily Journal • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Good Vibes Gratitude Journal: For Teens, Tweens, Boys, Girls, Kids - Cute Mindfulness Diary with Prompts - Gifts for Teenagers • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Sticky Stress Balls - Fidget Pack of 8 - Squishy Colorful Water Beads Sensory Ball Stress Toys - Sticks to Ceiling and Wall - Stress Relief Gift, Party Supplies, Anxiety Relief Items for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $5.94 1 $5.94

Materials cost

$235.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$269.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.49

Total project goal

$316.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$316.61

4 Donors

-$207.15

Donations toward project cost

-$181.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.07

Matching donations from our partners

-$103.58

Match offers toward project cost

-$88.04

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.89

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$0.00

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