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Mrs. Nelson from Southaven, MS is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Nelson's classroom raised $491

New Year Cheer: Promoting Wellness Through Crafting

Help me give my students the supplies needed to encourage the spirits of and make gifts for the residents of our local nursing homes.

This project expired on May 2, 2024.

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Mrs. Nelson Southaven Intermediate School
Southaven, MS Grades 3-5

My Project

Our project focuses on engaging students in the creation of good cheer and encouragement cards, as well as friendship bracelets, for the local nursing home residents. By providing students with the opportunity to use their creativity and compassion, we aim to enhance their learning outcomes while fostering a sense of empathy and connection with those who are sick or in need.

By actively participating in acts of kindness and compassion, students will experience personal growth and will develop a greater understanding of the importance of wellness and the positive effects it has on both individuals and communities.

Students will develop their communication and interpersonal skills as they engage with the nursing home residents. They will learn to express empathy, compassion, and kindness through their creations, enhancing their emotional intelligence and social awareness. Moreover, this project will encourage students to think critically and problem-solve, as they consider the preferences and needs of the recipients when designing their cards and bracelets.

The resources provided will be utilized by students to promote wellness among the nursing home residents. The creation of good cheer and encouragement cards as well as friendship bracelets will bring joy and positivity to the recipients, brightening their days and lifting their spirits, and will serve as reminders that they are cared for and valued by the community. They will also provide comfort and solace to those who may feel isolated or lonely. By engaging in these activities, students will learn the importance of giving back to the community and the positive impact their actions can have on the well-being of others.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Nelson Southaven Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CANDYMAN (5 LBS) Chocolate Candy Bundle with M&M's Milk Chocolate, M&M's Peanut, Skittles, Starburst, Snickers, Milky Way & Twix Individually Wrapped Candy • Amazon Business $43.98 2 $87.96
Haribo Goldbears Gummi Candy, Mini Bags, (0.4 oz) - Individually Wrapped Candy (2 LB) • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
INSCRAFT 403 Pack Embroidery Floss Set, 250 Colors Cross Stitch Friendship Bracelet Thread with 153 Pcs Cross Stitch Tool, 4-Tier Transparent Box for Storage • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
My Friendship Bracelet Maker • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Primary" 5-Color Assortment, 5 Individual Packs of 50 Assorted Sheets - 250 Sheets in total (20401) • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
KOTHER 4500PCS Friendship Bracelets Kit, 6mm Kandi Beads Rainbow Round Beads for Bracelets Making Kit, 1200pcd Letter Beads and 48 Colors Acrylic Round Beads for Jewelry Making • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
The Gift Wrap Company Tissue Paper - Solid Melange, Pkg of 20 Sheets, 20" x 20" • Blick Art Materials $5.00 4 $20.00
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Joyful" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91631) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), Kids Art Supplies, Colored Pencils For Kids, Unique Holiday Gifts, Stocking Stuffers, 4+ [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
More Than Peach: Multicultural and Rainbow COLORED PENCILS Bundle (skin color art supplies) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $8.00 2 $16.00
Astrobrights Color Paper, 8.5” x 11”, 24 lb/89 gsm,"Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 150 Sheets (80933-01) • Amazon Business $9.72 1 $9.72
SIMETUFY 360 Sheets 36 Multicolor Tissue Paper Bulk Gift Wrapping Tissue Paper Decorative Art Rainbow Tissue Paper 12in x 8.4in for Art Craft Floral Birthday Party Festival Tissue Paper Pom Pom • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
VieFantaisie Plastic Party Favor Bags Small Gift Bags, 100 PCS 6" x 8" Goodie Bags for Kids, Candy Bags Gift Bags Bulk Treat Bag with Handle for Kids Birthday Party, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Scissors Bulk Set of 5-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $7.58 1 $7.58

Materials cost

$342.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.95

Sales tax

 $23.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.52

Total project goal

$490.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $490.12

1 Donor

-$490.12

Donations toward project cost

-$416.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.52

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