Help me give my students the outlets they need to navigate these rough waters. At home learning has taken its toll on their mental health. Art and creativity are means for easing anxiety and bringing a little joy.
Our community is racially and ethnically diverse. We also have a wide expanse of socio-economic levels and needs as well as an ever-changing student population. With our melting pot of cultures and backgrounds, students are eager to learn, share, and develop empathy for others.
The middle school years are difficult, formative years.
It is so important that they feel connected and heard.
My Project
COVID and the isolation it has created has taken its toll on the mental well-being of our students. Many students are experiencing anxiety from being separated from the school routine as well as their friendships that are so important during middle school years.
We want to be able to provide healthy outlets to ease their stress and help them navigate these difficult times.
Creativity is known as a means of relaxation and calm for many. We are hoping by providing them with these and other coping tools, it will provide motivation for continuing to put their best effort into all they do.
DjuiinoStar High Performance Spinning Top: Long Lasting, Lengthened Stem, CNC Machined from Solid Stainless Steel, Great Time Killer, EDC Desktop Toy, for Serious Players DST-806
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
DjuiinoStar High Performance Spinning Top: Long Lasting, Lengthened Stem, CNC Machined from Solid Brass, Great Time Killer, EDC Desktop Toy, for Serious Players DST-805
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
10 PACK Dotted Bullet Grid Journals Notebooks, Black Soft Hardcover, 120gsm Premium Thick Paper with Fine Inner Pocket for School Office Supplies Home Business Writing Note Taking Journaling, 5"X8.25"
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
Paper Mate InkJoy 100 RT Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 20/Pack (1951396)
• Quill.com
$8.81
5
$44.05
Rubik's Cube
• Amazon Business
$12.95
3
$38.85
Tabletop Sand Box with Cylindrical Mold and Shaping Tool- Desk Sandbox with Wood Look for Imaginative Play and Zen for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$19.26
2
$38.52
Paper Mate Flair, Scented Felt Tip Pens, Assorted Sunday Brunch Scents and Colors, 0.7mm, 16 Count
• Amazon Business
$17.43
2
$34.86
Arteza Art Sketch Book, 8.25x8.25 inch, 100 Sheets, Dusty Blue Square Linen-Bound Hardcover, 2-Pack, 110lb/180gsm, Acid-Free Sketchbooks, Art Supplies for Drawing with Dry Media
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, Washable Markers, Assorted Colors, Art Set for Kids, 100 Count
• Amazon Business
$14.94
2
$29.88
Origami Paper | 350 Origami Paper Kit | Set Includes - 300 Sheets 20 Colors 6x6 | 50 Japanese Patterns | Origami Book 25 Easy Colored Projects | Origami for Kids | Art Supplies for Kids 9-12 | Craft
• Amazon Business
$13.95
2
$27.90
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Ultra Fine Point (0.4mm), Assorted Colors, 8 Count
• Amazon Business
$13.44
2
$26.88
Candescent Stress Balls - Hand Therapy Relief for Anxiety, Fidget, Tension, Exercise Strengthener - Motivational Toys for Adults & Kids - Set of 2
• Amazon Business
$12.95
2
$25.90
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Play Sand with Castle Molds and Tray - 2 LBS (Natural) - A Kinetic Sensory Activity
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Infinity Cube Fidget Toy, Sensory Tool EDC Fidgeting Game for Kids and Adults, Cool Mini Gadget Best for Stress and Anxiety Relief and Kill Time, Unique Idea that is Light on the Fingers and Hands
• Amazon Business
$9.95
2
$19.90
Cute 48 Rolls Washi Tape Set,Foil Gold Thin Decorative Masking Washi Tapes,3MM Wide DIY Paper Tape for DIY Craft Scrapbooking Gift Wrapping Planner
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$724.50
Vendor shipping charges
$15.00
Sales tax
$66.29
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$846.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.41
Total project goal
$996.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$996.07
2 Donors
-$986.07
Donations toward project cost
-$838.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$147.91
match offer
-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$8.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Minezaki and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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