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Mrs. Ruddy from Cambria Hts., NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters- Supported Students Can Learn!

Help me give my students mental health support so that they can be successful in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ruddy's classroom raised $505

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am requesting supplies to support teenagers' mental health. Often, social and emotional issues divert students from being able to focus and learn in class. These items will help students decompress and refocus on academics when they are in distress.

Sensory strips, decompression tools, and yoga ball chairs will allow students to divert their stress and keep our classroom calm to provide a positive atmosphere.

Sensory strips are very effective for diverting anger, sadness, or frustration to give the students something positive to focus on. Additionally, we will have support to practice more meditation and mindfulness in the classroom.

Mrs. Ruddy Institute Health Professionals at Cambria Heights Grades 9-12

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.

Cambria Hts., NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teen Mental Health Bundle: 50 Feelings & Emotions Wheel STICKERS + 5 BOOK SET Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens (emotional awareness, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $180.00 1 $180.00
50 POP Fidget Toys - Value Bundle (bulk assorted; social emotional learning awareness tools, calming corner, teen mental health, calm down space) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $125.00 1 $125.00
Gaiam Balance Ball Chair - No-Roll Ergonomic Office Chair & Yoga Ball Chair for Home Office Desk with Exercise Guide, Easy Installation Ball Pump, and Built-in Stability Legs, 25.5 in. (65 cm) - Black • Amazon Business $18.72 2 $37.44
6-Styles Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers, 36Pcs Reusable Tactile Textured Breath Adhesive Items, Calming Relief Mental Health Sticker, Anti-Stress Inspirational Strip for School/Classroom • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
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(Classic) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Fulmoon 120 Pcs Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Textured Sensory Strips Tactile Rough Calm Sensory Stickers Adhesive Tactile Flower Balloon Sun Fidget Tool for Classroom Desk Adults Teens Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$392.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$428.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.62

Total project goal

$504.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $504.11

2 Donors

-$504.11

Donations toward project cost

-$428.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.62

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