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Ms. Pires from San Lorenzo, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rock on 5th Graders!

Help me give my students the tools they need to create their own fidgets. Such a fun and creative way to be mindful, present, and worry free.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pires's classroom raised $184

This project is fully funded

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My Project

My students absolutely ROCK!! Their energy radiates love, and most of the time it is on par with mine ... but, sometimes too much of a good thing can cause angst. What better way to calm the mind and body than with art? Our class uses a variety of ways to create peace within ourselves, find gratitude in the little things, and be mindful with our breath. Painting stones would be a great reminder to be still in those moments.

Creating our own worry stones will help slow down time and remind us to enjoy the present moment in this ever-changing, fast-paced world.

After almost two years of online learning at home, we are reminded on a daily basis that so many are still dealing with the aftermath of the stress it caused. This project would help make things a little less stressful ... for everyone.

Ms. Pires Bay Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Lorenzo, CA View local requests

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

27 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Stone, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Canvas. Set of 12 Acrylic Paint Markers Extra-fine Tip • Amazon Business $17.95 3 $53.85
Lifetop 24PCS Painting Rocks, 2"-3" Inches DIY Rocks Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, Decoration, Medium Rocks for Painting,Hand Picked for Painting Rocks • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
hogardeck 20PCS River Rocks for Painting, Kindness Stones for DIY, Arts, 2-3inches, Perfect for Kids Project, Crafts and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$113.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.52

Total project goal

$183.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$183.46

3 Donors

-$161.60

Donations toward project cost

-$155.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.86

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$0.00

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