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Mrs. Hayes from Columbia, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Future Authors Need a Pen and Paper

Help me give my students social-emotional resources to help them become the best versions of themselves. The gratitude journals would help my students have a growth mindset as they navigate and transition during their middle school years.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hayes's classroom raised $493

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My Project

As their middle school counselor, I must help guide my students to be the best version of themselves. The products I chose will be great resources to help develop my students socially and emotionally.

The gratitude journals would be a great tool to help them cope, with prompts to keep them focused on their individual goals.

They may not aspire to be authors, but with these resources, they essentially are writing the story of their lives. Pens, Paper, curricula, posters, and Career Exploration books are essential items for their success.

Mrs. Hayes W.A. Perry Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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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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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

300 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Visualz 5 Minute Relationship Activities - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $70.49 1 $70.49
Shell Education Classroom Management for Successful Instruction, Grades K to 12 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $41.69 1 $41.69
The Ultimate Middle School Gratitude Journal: Thinking Big and Thriving in Middle School with 100 Days of Gratitude, Daily Journal Prompts and Inspirational Quotes • Amazon Business $8.39 4 $33.56
TUL Gel Pens, Retractable, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Gray Barrel, Black Ink, Pack Of 12 • Amazon Business $15.20 2 $30.40
Social-Emotional Learning Activities For Middle School • Amazon Business $27.28 1 $27.28
Mental Health 101 For Teens: The Practical Guide to Mental Health, Self-Esteem, & Emotional Intelligence • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
The Gratitude Journal for Teen Girls: 90 Days of Activities, Prompts and Affirmations to Encourage Self Love and Celebrate Life’s Everyday Moments • Amazon Business $5.90 4 $23.60
Career Exploration Guide: Career Guidance & Worksheets for High School Students • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
TUL Retractable Gel Pens, Bullet Point, 0.7 mm, Gray Barrel, Assorted Bright Ink Colors, Pack Of 8 • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96
Paper Junkie 8 Pack Inspirational Notebooks with Motivational Quotes Bulk, 5x8 Lined Journals for Women, Students, Appreciation Gifts, Friends, Teachers • Amazon Business $14.54 1 $14.54
Social and Emotional Learning in Middle School: Essential Lessons for Student Success • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Who Am I?: An A-Z Career Guide for Teens • Amazon Business $11.83 1 $11.83
Career Exploration in the Middle Grades: A Playbook for Educators • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Pasimy 3 Pcs Growth Mindset Banner Classroom Decorations Laminated Motivational Mindset Bulletin Board Set 13 x 39 Inch Change Words Poster Wall Decor for Teachers Middle High School Supply (Plant) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
From Tiny Seeds Grow Mighty Trees: Paraprofessional Gifts, Teacher Notebook, Inspirational Teacher Gifts, Teacher Gifts Appreciation, Teacher's Aide ... ruled notebook (Teacher Gifts & Journals) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$347.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.22

Sales tax

 $24.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$418.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.90

Total project goal

$492.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $492.66

1 Donor

-$492.66

Donations toward project cost

-$418.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.90

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