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Dr. McLaughlin from Moreno Valley CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Students Pop Into Relaxation

Help me give my students a break from the stresses of the year. Bubble wands are a great way to de-stress!

  • 3 donors
  • $451 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

In today's fast-paced world, the pressures and demands placed on students can often lead to heightened stress levels and mental health challenges. Recognizing this, I am inspired to take action by offering my support in the form of a donation towards providing de-stressing items and resources for students.

Research has consistently shown that engaging in calming activities can significantly alleviate stress and improve overall mental well-being.

Therefore, I am eager to contribute towards initiatives that foster a supportive environment for students to unwind and recharge. One such initiative I am particularly passionate about is the provision of bubbles and other de-stressing items.

Bubbles, with their simple yet profound ability to captivate attention and evoke feelings of joy and relaxation, can serve as an effective tool for stress relief. Additionally, other de-stressing items such as stress balls, colored pencils, coloring books, and mindfulness resources can further complement these efforts by offering students a variety of options to manage their stress levels and prioritize their mental health.

Dr. McLaughlin
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 240/Carton (68-8024) • Quill.com $46.79 2 $93.58
E-KNOW Bubble Wand,Stainless Steel Giant Bubble Wand Outdoor Toy for Kids Telescopic Design, Bubble Toys for Party, Works Best Bubbleventi Bubble Mix • Amazon Business $13.29 4 $53.16
Sunny Days Entertainment Bubble Solution 128oz - Made in USA • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Intex Sunset Glow Baby Pool (34 in x 10 in) • Amazon Business $14.80 3 $44.40
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (Fidget Toy - Social Emotional Learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.62 1 $27.62
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; desk pets & social emotional learning focus tools; push pop sensory calming) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00

Materials cost

$318.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$382.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.53

Total project goal

$450.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $450.20

2 Donors

-$225.10

Donations toward project cost

-$191.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.76

match offer

-$225.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$191.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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