Help me give my students additional supports through books, stress relief and tools to help them cope with not only everyday stressors as a teenager, but additional stress that comes from their family, living environment, and mental health.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Smock's classroom raised $312
This project is fully funded
My Students
I am the school counselor for OMS that provides education for 411 students 5th through 8th grade. The students within this district are predominantly on the lower socioeconomic ladder and are provided supports such as free lunches and Title 19 insurance.
Many students at the OMS are survivors of broken family units, low poverty level living environments, and trauma that is not in their control causing additional stress and anxiety.
This makes the everyday teenage stressors such as peer pressure, academic success and social media increase and compounded by issues going on outside of school and often out of their control.
The staff and students at OMS work hard to build a strong, safe and stable learning environment for all students. Providing opportunities and supports to achieve academic, social and career-ready successes are done through various programs such as after school tutoring, character class to support students' success in relationships with others, and the desire and drive to be proud of who they are, their school, and their classmates as well as learn coping skills to combat peer pressure, anger, anxiety, stress and depression.
My Project
Having these tools and resources will allow the students I work with to feel heard and gotten regarding things that are often out of their control as well as provide supports when dealing with stress, anxiety, anger and depression.
The items funded through the awesome DonorsChoose.org program allows my students opportunities to incorporate tools and resources that will support their needs as they work through stress, depression, peer pressure and anger to achieve success academically, social/ emotionally and career ready.
The use of the Anxiety Workbook will allow students opportunities to gain knowledge to improve their well-being. The healing crystal hearts will be utilized by students as a comfort tool when placed in situations that are uncomfortable for them.
The use of the magnetic tools can be incorporated into prime opportunities when engaging with students something to focus on when processing their thoughts and feelings. The different books are age appropriate to utilize when addressing the normalization of having specific thoughts and feelings encompassing anger, stress, anxiety and sadness and how to handle situations that may arrise personally for each one.
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
truwire 5MM Magnetic Ball Set for Office Stress Relief Desk Sculpture Toy Perfect for Crafts, Jewelry and Education Magnetized Fidget Cube Provides Relief for Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Boredom Mixed
• Amazon Business
$19.95
3
$59.85
YayaCat Moving Sand Art Picture Sandscapes Desktop Art Toys(Golden,Black,White)
• Amazon Business
$45.80
1
$45.80
The Social Media Workbook for Teens: Skills to Help You Balance Screen Time, Manage Stress, and Take Charge of Your Life
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
The Tallest Bridge in the World: A Story for Children About Social Anxiety
• Amazon Business
$15.95
1
$15.95
Please Explain Anxiety to Me! Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents, 2nd Edition (Growing With Love)
• Amazon Business
$14.36
1
$14.36
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: CBT Skills to Help You Deal with Worry and Anxiety (Instant Help)
• Amazon Business
$14.14
1
$14.14
The English Roses
• Amazon Business
$13.42
1
$13.42
Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll
• Amazon Business
$12.78
1
$12.78
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry
• Amazon Business
$12.70
1
$12.70
12 Pack Globe Stress Ball - Globe Stress Relief Activity Balls 12 Pack | Pressure Relieving Health Ball 12 PK | Therapeutic Relaxing Tension Release Squeeze Ball Set of 12 for All Ages
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Materials cost
$216.94
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$14.86
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$265.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$46.77
Total project goal
$311.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$311.82
5 Donors
-$275.00
Donations toward project cost
-$233.75
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$41.25
match offer
-$36.82
Match offer toward project cost
-$31.30
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Smock and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
