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Ms. Richter from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters Here

Help me give my students a calm classroom with social emotional resources to help support their mental health and overall wellbeing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Richter's classroom raised $648

This project is fully funded

My Project

All students deserve a place to slow down and understand their own emotions. Please help me support my students by providing them with a classroom truly dedicated to THEM! My overall goal is to give my students a classroom that can be seen as a safe space, equipped with comfy chairs, gentle lighting, sensory objects and various ways for them to explore their mental health.

While in my class students will have the ability to explore their emotions, mental health and get to know themselves in a more personal way, through various SEL games/workbooks, journaling, bracelet making, etc.

Ms. Richter Ridge Road 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

75 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tiita Comfy Saucer Chair, Soft Faux Fur Oversized Folding Accent Chair, Lounge Lazy Chair for Kids Teens Adults, Metal Frame Moon Chair for Bedroom, Living Room, Dorm Rooms • Amazon Business $76.99 2 $153.98
Paper Mate Flair Dual Tip Pens - Set of 16 • Blick Art Materials $35.69 2 $71.38
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK 30 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Gwybkq A5 Notebooks Bulk Blank Journals 16 Packs(5.5x8.3), Travel in Bulk Colorful Soft Cover, Sketchbook with No Lines Writing Diary Subject Notebooks Planner 30 Sheets/60 Pages • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Quefe 3960pcs Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelet Making Kit 48 Colors Kandi Beads Set, 2400pcs Plastic Rainbow Bulk and 1560pcs Letter Beads with 20 Meter Elastic Threads for Craft Jewelry Necklace • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Minetom Upgraded Color Changing Fairy String Lights - 33 ft 100 LED 24 Colors USB Silver Wire Lights with Remote and Timer for DIY Bedroom Party Indoor Christmas Decoration, Adapter Included • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Mental Health Reminders Wall Art Decors Positive Psychology Affirmations Wall Decor Wooden Hanging Wall Pediments Inspirational Wall Art for Counseling Therapy Office Students Classroom (Pastel Color) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
2 Pcs Things I Can Control Therapy Office Desk Decor Feelings Wheel Chart Calming Emotions Wheel Poster Mental Health Feelings Psychology Decor for Home Office School Counselor Women Men(Bohemian) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Tapestry Poster Mental Health Tapestry Counselor Therapy Office Decor Wall Hanging Tapestries Wall Art Home Decor Kids Behavior Chart Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $13.96 1 $13.96
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Find Peace from Worry, Panic, Fear, and Phobias • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Cards Against Anxiety (Guidebook & Card Set): A Guidebook and Cards to Help You Stress Less • Amazon Business $11.58 1 $11.58
Progress Over Perfection Print, Classroom Decor, Kids Motivational, Inspirational Office Decor, Kid's Room Decor, Teacher Gift, Boho Classroom Wall Art, Unframed (11X14 INCH) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
50 Rolls Washi Tape Set, Decorative Adhesive Tape for Scrapbook, Arts & Crafts, Journals, and Planners, Each Rolls 5yd Total 250yd (Multicolored) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Boho Classroom Decor It Is Okay To Be Yourself Classroom Wall Decor Teacher Gift Child Art Playroom Decor Classroom Quotes - UNFRAMED (8X10 INCH) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
YISAN Fine Tip Markers,Brush Markers,36 Colors,Dual Tip,Drawing Pens,Art Pens,Fine Point Colored Journal Pens for Artists,Adult Coloring,70771 • Amazon Business $8.87 1 $8.87
The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Overcome Insecurity, Defeat Your Inner Critic, and Live Confidently (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens) • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64
100pcs Mental Health Stickers Decals, Mental Health Awareness Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop, Mental Health Gifts for Adult Women Men Teen Kids, Therapist Gift Mental Health Items Bulk Vinyl Sticker • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$476.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$550.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.18

Total project goal

$647.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $647.86

1 Donor

-$647.86

Donations toward project cost

-$550.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.18

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