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Mrs. Sapien from National City, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindfulness Breathing and Lighting to Help Lessen Anxiety

Help me give my students essential tools to manage anxiety and cultivate mindfulness.

  • $210 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

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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

This project provides students with a variety of books and tools specifically designed to support their emotional well-being and reduce anxiety. By incorporating mindfulness books, meditation lighting, and guided relaxation practices, students will have access to resources that promote inner peace and self-regulation. These tools will empower them to develop healthy coping strategies for managing stress, improving their ability to handle academic and personal challenges effectively. Additionally, journaling will serve as a powerful outlet for self-expression, allowing students to process their thoughts and emotions constructively. This practice encourages self-reflection, helping them identify patterns in their feelings and behaviors, ultimately fostering greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Creating a calming and supportive environment in the classroom will not only enhance students' emotional resilience but also improve their concentration, engagement, and overall academic performance.

When students feel emotionally balanced and supported, they are better equipped to learn, collaborate with peers, and approach challenges with a growth mindset.

By providing these essential resources, this project will help students develop lifelong emotional regulation skills, enabling them to navigate difficulties both in and out of the classroom with confidence and resilience.

Mrs. Sapien Sweetwater High School Grades 9-12

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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.

National City, CA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
feela 56 Pack Composition Notebooks Bulk, Kraft Cover Lined Blank College Ruled Composition Travel Journals with Rainbow Spines For Women Students Business, 60 Pages, 8.3”x 5.5”, A5, 8 Pastel Colors • Amazon Business $48.44 1 $48.44
THAUSDAS Night Light, Dimmable Touch Lamp for Bedroom, Portable Table Bedside Lamp, 5 Brightness 13 RGB Colors, Night Lights for Baby Nursery Bathroom • Amazon Business $17.50 2 $35.00
Mindfulness 'Breathing Bear' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift Kid Adult Women Men (Bear) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook • Amazon Business $17.31 1 $17.31
The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87

Materials cost

$133.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$177.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.38

Total project goal

$209.22

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