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Ms. Bizon from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Discovering their Inner Peace

Help me give my students tools and strategies for discovering self-regulation, meditation, and inner peace.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bizon's classroom raised $191

This project is fully funded

My Project

Now more than ever, young children across the world need specific lessons on how to manage their emotions and feelings. Due to causes beyond their control, we see children in schools today presenting with high levels of anxiety and dysregulation. Many of our young learners missed crucial years with their peers while at home necessary for building skills in emotion identification and management, sharing and cooperation, and handling conflict.

To address these SEL needs, I am looking to build upon our existing curriculum with additional times for guided mediation, journaling, and explicit lessons on building confidence and community.

Students will create their own customized pencil case and journal to engage in daily reflection. Resource books will be used to add to daily Calm Classroom meditations and Second Step lessons.

Ms. Bizon Suder Montessori Magnet School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

29 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EOOUT 48pcs A5 Kraft Paper Notebooks, Journal Notebooks Bulk, Blank Paper, 60 Pages, 80GSM, 8.3 X 5.5 Inch, Travel Journal Set, for Travelers, Students and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
40 Pieces Canvas Zipper Pouch Bags Canvas Pencil Pouch Canvas Makeup Bags Blank Canvas Pencil Case Canvas Cosmetic Bag for Travel DIY Craft School (7.87 x 5.70 Inches, M) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Imaginations: Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Tao of Montessori: Reflections on Compassionate Teaching • Amazon Business $13.39 1 $13.39
Harsgs 60pcs Random Assorted Styles Embroidered Patches, Bright Vivid Colors, Sew On/Iron On Patch Applique for Clothes, Dress, Hat, Jeans, DIY Accessories • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
flic-flac 28pcs 12 x 8 inches (30cmx20cm) 1.4mm Thick Soft Felt Fabric Sheet Assorted Color Felt Pack DIY Craft Sewing Squares Nonwoven Patchwork • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Growth Mindset Activities for Kids: 55 Exercises to Embrace Learning and Overcome Challenges • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59

Materials cost

$129.81

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FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.55

Total project goal

$190.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$190.31

6 Donors

-$177.07

Donations toward project cost

-$161.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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$0.00

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