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Mrs. Carneal from Newport News, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Down Strategy with Coloring Books

Help me give my students markers and coloring books for our Calming Corner.

  • $363 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

My Project

Ms. Dagnon's SWD Class at our High School is a lovely group of students who deliver mail to the other classrooms and greet everyone cheerfully in the hallways. She has requested coloring books and markers for their Calming Corner which has been implemented successfully this school year.

Coloring is thought to have a soothing effect because of the rhythmic repetition involved in the coloring motion, which some people experience as similar to a meditative state.

They are a special group of delightful students that benefit from having a cornor of the room to destress. Please help fund this project! :)

Mrs. Carneal Menchville High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Newport News, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Markers Classpack, Fine Line, Assorted Colors, Set of 200 • School Specialty $86.17 1 $86.17
Coloring Book For Teens: Anti-Stress Designs Vol 8 (Coloring Books for Teens) • Amazon Business $7.18 10 $71.80
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 10 $69.50
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Arts & Crafts Supplies for Kids Crafts - Kids Craft Supplies & Materials - Kids Art Supplies for Kids - Arts and Crafts Kit for Kids Craft Kits - Toddler Crafts for Kids Craft Set - Carl & Kay • Amazon Business $14.22 1 $14.22

Materials cost

$265.68

Vendor shipping charges

$8.62

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.40

Total project goal

$362.69

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