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Ms. Sampaia from Hilo HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Our Wellbeing (Mindfulness) Matters!

Help me give my students picture books, a calming glitter wand, and markers to help them be mindful and manage their emotions.

  • $252 goal

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My Students

My students live in a diverse Hawaii community. I currently teach second grade in a Title I school. Some of my students come from struggling family backgrounds and school is a safe positive place for them. As a teacher in this community, it's a challenge to meet the diverse needs of each learner but always humbling to see the growth in every child.

I would really like for my students to be able to work with art, toys, and manipulatives in language arts, math, and science so that they can be engaged in their developmental level, problem solve, visualize, move, and build their academic knowledge as well as social and peer interaction and communication skills in a positive way.

My Project

I am preparing for the aftermath of COVID-19 when the children go back to school. I'm sure our spring break goodbyes, school cancelations, stress, and the looming uncertainty will change all of us in many ways and new "changed children" will enter the classroom when we return.

During uncertain times such as these, where children may be experiencing anxiety or worry, fostering social-emotional skills can help support their immediate coping needs and their long term well being.

I would like read-aloud books to enhance the social-emotional curriculum that will help us learn how to identify our feelings and the appropriate coping strategies. These stories talk about various breathing and positive self-talk strategies that will help us address our feelings in appropriate ways. The glitter wand and markers are further tools for calming our thoughts and emotions. The magnet bookshelf will store these special books so the students can grab them any time to read or look at.

Social-emotional learning is the process of developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success, according to the Committee For Children. Research shows that people with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges, create and maintain positive relationships, and problem solve in productive ways.

Ms. Sampaia
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP476 Magnetic Display Shelves • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
JJ438 BestBuy Washable BroadTip Markers Student Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 6 $23.94
Anh's Anger • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Here and Now • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72
Moody Cow Meditates • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Breathe with Me: Using Breath to Feel Strong, Calm, and Happy • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
I Am A Warrior Goddess • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Toysmith Spiral Mystical Glitter Wand (Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness • Amazon Business $7.47 1 $7.47

Materials cost

$163.61

Vendor shipping charges

$10.94

Sales tax

$7.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.80

Total project goal

$252.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$252.00

3 Donors

-$138.50

Donations toward project cost

-$117.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.77

match offer

-$113.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.02

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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