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Ms. Shirley from Oakland, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Journal Supplies: Reflecting and Learning About Our Brains

Help me give my students bullet journal supplies for reflecting and notetaking during our Summer School unit about the brain!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shirley's classroom raised $332

This project is fully funded

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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 our increasingly fast-paced world, it's crucial for students to understand the power of mindfulness and how it affects their brain. This project aims to provide students with the necessary journal supplies to create their own mindfulness journals as part of our summer curriculum. Through journaling, students will explore mindfulness techniques and learn about the brain, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their mental well-being.

Our project seeks to engage students in a hands-on exploration of mindfulness and neuroscience.

By providing each student with a journal kit, including notebooks, pens, and art supplies, we aim to facilitate their creativity and self-expression. The journals will serve as a personal space for students to reflect on their experiences with mindfulness practices and record their thoughts on how these practices affect their brain and overall well-being.

Ms. Shirley Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colorations Washable Chubby Markers (Pack of 200), Classic Colors, Washable Bulk Markers, Classroom, For Kids, Preschool • Amazon Business $64.39 2 $128.78
32 Rolls Lanyard String Plastic Lacing Cord Gimp Boondoggle String Lanyard Kit for Kids Keychain Bracelets Jewelry Making DIY Craft 0.1 Inch Wide 65.6 Feet Long 32 Colors • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Apakkai Stickers for Kids, 600Pcs Water Bottle Stickers for Teens, Cute Vinyl Waterproof Aesthetic Scrapbook Halloween Stickers Pack for Laptop Computer, Kawaii Animal Stickers for Boys Girls Adults • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
KUNMINGER 40 Rolls Washi Tape Set - 15 mm Wide Colored Masking Tape for Kids,Decorative Adhesive for DIY Crafts,Gift Wrapping, Scrapbooking Supplies,Bullet Journals,Planners,Party Decorations • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Post-it Notes, Assorted Collection, 1 7/8" x 1 7/8", 400 Sheet/Pad, 3 Pads/Pack (20513PK) • Quill.com $12.23 1 $12.23
120pcs Shoe Sneaker Stickers Vinyl Skateboard Cool Stickers no Repeat Stickers Notebook Stickers Guitar Trolley case Stickers Waterproof car Graffiti Stickers The Teen Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
640Pcs Anime Stickers Mixed Pack, Vinyl Waterproof Anime Stickers for Water Bottles Skateboard Laptop Guitar Luggage Cars, 16 Classic Anime Theme Stickers for Adults Teens Kids • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Mr. Pen- Pastel Highlighters, 8 Pack, Tank Style, Chisel Tip, Highlighters Pastel, Colored Highlighters, Chisel Tip Markers, Cute No Bleed Bible Highlighter, School Supplies • Amazon Business $3.98 1 $3.98

Materials cost

$223.54

Vendor shipping charges

$4.62

Sales tax

$20.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$281.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.76

Total project goal

$331.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$331.72

2 Donors

-$331.72

Donations toward project cost

-$281.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.76

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$0.00

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