High School Minds: Prioritizing Mental Health for a Brighter Future
Help me give my students engaging games and activities to help support their mental health!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Breheny's classroom raised $502
This project is fully funded
My Project
Help my special education high school students in the Bronx games and activities to help support their mental health. These requested materials will provide a playful yet structured way to improve problem-solving skills, enhance focus, and foster social interaction, all of which contribute to reducing stress and anxiety. They also promote resilience and emotional expression, allowing individuals to manage emotions in a supportive, low-pressure environment. The Sensory items (such as stress balls, fidget toys, or textured objects) help individuals ground themselves through tactile stimulation, which can reduce feelings of anxiety, increase focus, and provide a calming effect.
These items encourage mindfulness and self-soothing techniques, particularly in high-stress moments.The laptop will offer access to mental health apps, therapeutic programs, and digital tools that support mindfulness, meditation, and emotional awareness.
They can also serve as a resource for creative expression through writing, art, or music, which can positively impact mood and well-being.
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
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Snowflake White
• Best Buy Education
$180.29
1
$180.29
The New Social Story Book, Revised and Expanded 15th Anniversary Edition: Over 150 Social Stories that Teach Everyday Social Skills to Children and Adults with Autism and their Peers
• Amazon Business
$31.32
1
$31.32
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
500ml Essential Oil Diffusers, Aromatherapy Diffuser with 2 Mist Mode 4 Timers＆7 Ambient Light Waterless Auto Off for Diffusers Large Room Home Office（15x5mL）
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Head’s Up Party Game 4th Edition, Word Guessing Board Game for Kids and Families Ages 8 and up
• Amazon Business
$20.10
1
$20.10
Hasbro Gaming Wordle The Party Game for 2-4 Players, Official Wordle Board Game Inspired by New York Times, Games for Ages 14+, Word Games
• Amazon Business
$19.82
1
$19.82
USAOPOLY TAPPLE® Word Game | Fast-Paced Family Board Game | Choose a Category & Race Against The Timer to be The Last Player | Learning Game Great for All Ages (1 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Hasbro Gaming Scattergories Classic Game, Party Game for Adults and Teens Ages 13 and up, Board Game for 2+ Players
• Amazon Business
$16.65
1
$16.65
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Poster Mental Health Tapestry Counselor Therapy Office Decor Cotton Linen Wall Hanging Scroll Poster Wall Art Home Decor Kids Behavior Chart Social Emotional Learning
• Amazon Business
$15.96
1
$15.96
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Junior Board Game, Ages 5 and up (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$15.82
1
$15.82
Materials cost
$388.92
Vendor shipping charges
$1.50
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$426.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$75.22
Total project goal
$501.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$501.47
1 Donor
-$250.74
Donations toward project cost
-$213.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$37.61
match offer
-$250.73
Match offer toward project cost
-$213.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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 Ms. Breheny and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.