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Mrs. Kaump from Oakland MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindful Students Are Successful Students

My students need two well-stocked mindfulness kits to help them be ready to learn.

  • $472 goal

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My Students

8th grade is the best! My 8th graders come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Our school is a Title 1 school. We're a suburban community that pulls students from a wide range of neighborhoods.

My 8th graders are on the edge between childhood and adulthood; they are so ready to soar.

In middle school, each day brings them closer to discovering who they're going to be. Each day gives them an opportunity to grow into responsible, respectful adults.

My Project

Remember middle school? Teenage life is tough! Your friends are moody, your teachers are demanding, and your parents won't leave you alone! My students come to class with a plethora of things on their mind, distracting them from their learning. This is normal, and not something that will go away. We all have stress, and how we manage stress is something that can be learned.

Mindfulness kits will help teach my students positive ways to stay focused.

When my students are feeling stressed, or bummed, or overwhelmed, they can borrow the mindfulness kit to take with them to our team room to help them feel recharged and ready to learn. Students will use the stress balls, tangle toy, and slinky bracelet to help release stress through movement. They'll use the meditation and affirmation cards to find a positive phrase to focus on. They'll use the coloring books when they need a break. The aromatherapy and chimes will be used inside the classroom to help guide the whole class in mindful practices.

Mrs. Kaump
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Casabella Rectangular Storage Caddy, Graphite , 4 gallons • Amazon Business $21.82 2 $43.64
ASAKUKI 500ml Premium, Essential Oil Diffuser, 5 In 1 Ultrasonic Aromatherapy Fragrant Oil Vaporizer Humidifier, Timer and Auto-Off Safety Switch, 7 LED Light Colors • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Everyday SEL in Middle School: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Into Your Classroom • Amazon Business $25.21 1 $25.21
Hoberman Mini Sphere ï Neon • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Ohm Store Tibetan Meditation Yoga Singing Bowl Set • Amazon Business $20.01 1 $20.01
Spinner Ring Arm Slinkey Toy - Multi Color - Flow Rings Kinetic Spring Bracelet - Science Educational Sensory Interactive Cool Toys For Kids Teens Adults - Spinning Metal Globe Slides Down Arms • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24-Count • Amazon Business $9.75 2 $19.50
Tangle Jr. Classic Sensory Fidget Toy, Set of 3, Lime Green, Purple Pink, Orange Yellow • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Empowering Questions Cards - 52 cards for meditation, writing, or any other empowering process you like | Examine your deeper self, discover your inner strength and bring more energy into your life. • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Peppermint (30ml) 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil - 30ml / 1 (oz) Ounces • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lavender 100% Pure, Best Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil - 30mL (1oz) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Motivational Stress Ball Assortment - Teacher Peach Stress Relief Toys for Kids and Adults - Best as Inspirational Teacher Gift or Office Gift for Coworkers - 3 Pack, Purple (7 Colors Available) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
Affirmators! 50 Affirmation Cards to Help You Help Yourself - without the Self-Helpy-Ness! • Amazon Business $12.51 1 $12.51
Power Thought Cards: A 64 Card Deck (Box Set) • Amazon Business $12.06 1 $12.06
Tangled Treasures Coloring Book: 52 Intricate Tangle Drawings to Color with Pens, Markers, or Pencils - Plus: Coloring schemes and techniques (Tangled Color and Draw) • Amazon Business $5.75 2 $11.50
Woodstock Solo Silver Zenergy Chime- Eastern Energies Collection • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Mindfulness on the Go Cards: 52 Simple Meditation Practices You Can Do Anywhere • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Neliblu Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids - Snake Puzzles, Assorted Colors, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Adult Coloring Book: Designs • Amazon Business $3.85 2 $7.70
A Snarky Mandala Coloring Book: More Mandalas?!? Ugh.: A Unique, Sassy & Funny Antistress Colouring Gift for Men, Women, Teenagers & Seniors Featuring ... Relaxation & Mindful Meditation) (Volume 2) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
A Snarky Mandala Coloring Book: Mandalas? Meh.: A Unique, Sassy & Funny Antistress Colouring Gift for Men, Women, Teenagers & Seniors Featuring Stress ... Relaxation & Mindful Meditation) (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
Seize the Moment (Mini Book) (Charming Petites) • Amazon Business $3.72 1 $3.72
She Believed She Could, So She Did (mini book) • Amazon Business $3.71 1 $3.71

Materials cost

$365.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$400.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.76

Total project goal

$471.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $471.72

88 Donors

-$455.80

Donations toward project cost

-$400.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.92

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