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Mr. Bernard from Miami, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks and Fidgets for Mental Health

Help me give my students snacks, fidget toys, motivational pencils and sharpener, to help reduce anxiety and stress.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Bernard's classroom raised $498

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are Special Education students of moderate to severe disabilities. For many people snacks provide a sense of routine and comfort, which can be particularly important during times of stress and uncertainty. Hunger can lead to irritability, mood swings, and behavioral issues, all of which can disrupt the classroom environment and hinder learning.

Snacks, often considered an essential part of our daily diet, play a crucial role in maintaining mental health by providing essential nutrients, by stabilizing mood and supporting cognitive function.

I am asking for snacks, fidget toys, and motivational pencils and sharpener, to help my students when they are having mental health issues and anxiety related behaviors.

As a teacher of students with disabilities, incorporating snacks in my classroom will be a priority to support the mental health and wellbeing of my students.

Mr. Bernard Miami Senior 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.

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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.

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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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips 30 Bags/Pack 2 Packs/Box (FRI70227) • Staples $52.66 1 $52.66
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, 0.9 oz., 40/Box • Quill.com $19.59 2 $39.18
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 12.9oz Box (18 Cups) • Amazon Business $11.79 3 $35.37
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (1670) • Staples $32.28 1 $32.28
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 3 $29.28
Craftstory 86 Pcs Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids-2 Face Boards 9 Emotion Cards for Making Faces Games, Educational Sensory Autism Toys for Kids Speech Therapy Learning Materials • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 2 $25.94
Haribo Gold Gummi Bears Bags • Amazon Business $24.54 1 $24.54
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, Frosted Strawberry (64 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Scented Inspirational Motivational Pencils Student Colorful Fruit Pencils Cute Pencils with Eraser Wood Graphite Pencil for Girls Kids Boys School Students Gifts Supplies (120 Pcs) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
ACT II Butter Popcorn, 2.75 Ounce (12 Count) • Amazon Business $5.27 3 $15.81
Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats Homestyle Original Cereal Bar, 1.16 oz., 24 Bars/Box (KEE27140) • Quill.com $14.59 1 $14.59
(51 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Popits Fidgets Set for Classroom Rewards, Sensory Toys Autism Autistic ADHD Children, Bulk Fidget Set with Pop it Fidget Spinners Figet Cubes Fidget Rings and More • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Squishy Stress Balls Fidget Ball - Squeeze Ball Set Squish Ball for Adults Rainbow Mesh Balls Bulk Anxiety Relief Ball for Party Favors Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
24 Packs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Keychain, Squeeze Stress Relief Sensory Hand Toy, Office Desk Pops Bulk Toys Gradution Student Gifts for Girls Boys Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
100pcs Mental Health Stickers Decals, Mental Health Awareness Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop, Mental Health Gifts for Adult Women Men Teen Kids, Therapist Gift Mental Health Items Bulk Vinyl Sticker • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$387.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.62

Total project goal

$497.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.49

1 Donor

-$497.49

Donations toward project cost

-$422.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.62

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