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Dr. Flanagan from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self-Care Matters!

Help me give my students self-care resources and strategies to foster resilience, improve academic performance, and build a healthier school culture.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Flanagan's classroom raised $449

This project is fully funded

My Project

High school students face increasing academic pressures, social challenges, and mental health concerns. Research indicates that adolescents often lack the tools needed to effectively manage stress, anxiety, and emotions. Many teenagers experience anxiety disorders, and mental health challenges can significantly impact academic performance and overall well-being.

Books focused on self-care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation can provide students with strategies to improve mental health, enhance resilience, and develop lifelong coping skills.

However, access to these resources is limited, especially in underfunded schools. The Self-Care Matters project aims to address this gap by creating a self-care book collection that fosters emotional wellness, personal growth, and academic success. is a proactive approach to supporting students’ mental health and well-being. We respectfully request funding to make this vision a reality and empower our students to thrive.

Dr. Flanagan Dyett Arts High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook: Evidence-Based CBT Skills to Help You Manage Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and More • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
The Unwanted Thoughts and Intense Emotions Workbook: CBT and DBT Skills to Break the Cycle of Intrusive Thoughts and Emotional Overwhelm • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
The Self-Compassionate Teen: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (The Instant Help Solutions Series) • Amazon Business $17.39 1 $17.39
I Am Enough: The 5-Minute Daily Guide to Overcoming Codependency with Self-Love and Affirmations • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Positive Affirmations Journal for Black Teen Boys: 3 Simple Steps to Effectively Use Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Confidence • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Stuff That Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing to What You Can (The Instant Help Solutions Series) • Amazon Business $14.94 1 $14.94
Be Mindful and Stress Less: 50 Ways to Deal with Your (Crazy) Life • Amazon Business $14.66 1 $14.66
The Negative Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Overcome the Repetitive Worry, Shame, and Rumination That Drive Anxiety and Depression • Amazon Business $14.62 1 $14.62
The Self-Love Workbook: A Life-Changing Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Recognize Your Worth and Find Genuine Happiness (Self-Love Books) • Amazon Business $14.36 1 $14.36
Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
Self-Love Affirmations & Reflections: A Ritual for Self-Worth, Self-Compassion, and Self-Care • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
The Big Book of Empowering Affirmations for Black Kids: 1000 Positive Affirmations to Nurture Self-Love, Boost Self-Esteem, Build Unshakable Confidence and Inspire Greatness within • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90
Doable: The Girls' Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything • Amazon Business $12.25 1 $12.25
350Pcs Inspirational Stickers Vision Board Supplies, Motivational Stickers for Teens, Students, Teachers, Employees, Vinyl Waterproof Durable Sticker for Journaling Scrapbooking Water Bottles • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals • Amazon Business $11.58 1 $11.58
LakoArt 300 Pieces Non-repetitive Retro Typewriter Style Motivational Quote Stickers, Inspirational Vintage Journaling Stickers, Famous Words Scrapbook Sticker for Planner Bullet Junk Journal Laptop • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
10-Minute Daily Self-Compassion Workbook: 50+ Simple Exercises To Restore Self-Esteem, Ease Depression, Soothe Anxiety, and Release Self-Doubt (Self-Love Book for Women) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
You Are Enough • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Hoci Poci Journal for Men, Vintage Leather Diary for Writing, A5 240 Kraft Pages College Ruled Notebook, Personal Planner Organizer Gift (Vintage Black) • Amazon Business $9.68 1 $9.68
What Color Is Your Parachute? for College: Pave Your Path from Major to Meaningful Work • Amazon Business $9.52 1 $9.52
The Mindfulness Journal for Teens: Prompts and Practices to Help You Stay Cool, Calm, and Present • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Be Mindful & Stress Less Coloring Book For Adults: Calm the mind, relieve anxiety and enhance the mood with positive sayings and affirmations, while coloring beautiful flower patterns. • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Craft-tastic – Inspire Poster Kit – Design a One-of-a-Kind Freeform Poster – Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $7.60 1 $7.60
BLINKEEN 200Pcs Inspirational Words Stickers Pack,Motivational Quote Stickers for Teens and Adults,Vinyl Decals for Hydroflask Water Bottles Book MacBook Laptop Phone Case • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$346.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.31

Total project goal

$448.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $448.76

2 Donors

-$242.88

Donations toward project cost

-$232.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$175.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.88

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