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Mr. Dennard from Washington, DC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters!

Help me give my students the support they need to sustain great mental health.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Dennard's classroom raised $379

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My Project

My school is a very low-income school. Many of my students have to deal with a lot of mental health trauma in their lives. It could be violence in the home or on the streets on the way to school. I am trying to combat this with positive mental health activities. I believe a student's mental health is the most important thing that they need to lead a productive life. Before students can even start to learn, they must learn to manage all the emotions that they have. We will use these fidgets, puzzles, and other donations to talk about and work with our emotions in a nonjudgmental and fun way. Students will learn to express themselves positively. Your donations will go a long way to help me with this challenging problem.

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Washington, DC
Grades PreK-2
Mental Health
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Educational Kits & Games
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mr. Dennard Kimball Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Solobo Toys: Emotional Awareness Bundle - Emotions Coin Drop & 60 Extra Coins (social emotional learning, calming corner, teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00

4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00

Humanico Emotions Puzzles (Social Emotional Learning) • Teachers' School Supply $24.99 1 $24.99

Thank You, It's An Afro (hardcover) - books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00

Your Therapy Source Calming Corner Posters for Classroom - Calm Down Corner Supplies for Preschool, kindergarten, SEL, Autism, Calming Down Tools for Kids • Amazon Business $19.00 1 $19.00

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

Mental Health Awareness Wall Collage Kit - Mental Health Room Decor - Mental Health Aesthetic Pictures - Motivational Wall Art,Mental Health Gifts for Teen Girls(50 Set 4x6 inch) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

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 $16.96 1 $16.96

60 Pcs Personalized Pencils with Name Motivational Fun Pencils Color Inspirational for Student Color Changing Mood for Kid(Mixed Colors,Fresh Style) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

101 Ways to Be Less Stressed: Simple Self-Care Strategies to Boost Your Mind, Mood, and Mental Health • Amazon Business $12.43 1 $12.43

Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, Social Skills, Autism Learning Materials, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Emotional Learning Toys and Games for Kids, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Social Emotional Learning: An Activity Book And Journal For Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Mental Health Art Therapy Self-Care Coloring Book: Anxiety Stress Relief Self Help Coloring Book for Adults and Kids with Motivational And Inspirational Quotes (Mental Health Coloring) • Amazon Business $8.14 1 $8.14

Materials cost			$268.47
Vendor shipping charges			$2.75
Sales tax			$16.11
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.03
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$321.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$56.71
Total project goal			$378.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$378.07
3 Donors			-$247.83
Donations toward project cost			-$222.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$25.42
Matching donations from our partners			-$116.41
Match offers toward project cost			-$98.95
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$17.46
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$13.83
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Mental Health Matters!

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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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