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Meastra Debora from Sonoma, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calming Jars and Crafts

Help me give my students fun experiences of creating meaningful art projects for themselves and for their loved ones.

FULLY FUNDED! Meastra Debora's classroom raised $202

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

With a shift in culture in how we express emotions, I want to give my students the opportunity to create their own calming jars. Within my classroom, I have created a space where students can decompress and relax. They are invited into that space if they are feeling overwhelmed or if they need a break from the constant stimulation that is present in their life. It is a space for them to have ownership of so what I am planning to do is for them to have calming jars which they will create for themselves and access when need be. These jars will be placed in the "quiet space" of my classroom giving them an opportunity to use a resource which they have created. That is why the variety of beads and trinkets are included. They are also there along with the jewelry tools because I have planned a craft day with students so they can practice their fine motor skills while creating wearable jewelry to gift for family members. When students create art that is not stagnant but purposeful it allows them to realize that what they create can be impactful and hold value. Many times their work is temporary but allowing them to create something useful will hopefully show them how their work can be impactful and permanent.

Meastra Debora Flowery Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

26 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alicates de joyería, juego de alicates de cuentas cridoz con alicates de punta de aguja, alicates de punta redonda y cortador de alambre para hacer joyas, suministros de reparación de cuentas y • Amazon Business $6.99 6 $41.94
Eternal Moment - Paquete de 36 tarros de plástico de 8 onzas (8.1 fl oz), redondos, transparentes, con tapas, tarros de plástico para loción, crema, ungüentos, maquillaje, sombra de ojos, muestras, • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
AIPRIDY 260 Pieces European Beads Bulk Glass Beads Rhinestones Lampwork Beads for Jewelry Making,with Large Hole Beads Spacer Beads for DIY Craft Earring Bracelet Necklace Making (25 style) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
DIYDEC 40 piezas de mini animales de resina de 40 estilos de animales pequeños en miniatura de animales pequeños a granel para micro hadas, jardín, paisaje, accesorios de casa de muñecas, escondite, • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Modacraft - Kit de fabricación de aretes hipoalergénicos, 2000 piezas, kit de suministros para hacer aretes con ganchos hipoalergénicos, hallazgos de aretes, respaldos, alfileres, anillos de salto • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
350 cuentas espaciadoras plateadas para hacer joyas, estilos aleatorios mixtos a granel cuentas de metal para pulseras, collares, aretes y fabricación de joyas • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
JOICEE 480PCS Fruit Flower Polymer Clay Beads, 24 Style Cute Heart Mushroom Clay Beads Charms for Jewelry Necklace Earring Making, DIY Bracelet Making Kit Accessories for Women Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$127.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.26

Total project goal

$201.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$201.76

2 Donors

-$201.76

Donations toward project cost

-$171.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.26

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$0.00

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