My students need to learn how to manage their stress and emotions in a healthy and holistic way. I want to teach them to use essential oils and epsom salt to calm their nerves and relax.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mika's classroom raised $312
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
Many of my students come from from the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood in San Francisco. Since the 1960s, the Bayview-Hunters Point community has been cited as a significant example of marginalization. It remains "one of the most economically disadvantaged areas of San Francisco". Root causes include a working class populace historically segregated to the outskirts of the city, high levels of industrial pollution, the closure of industry, and loss of infrastructure. The results have been high rates of unemployment, poverty, disease and crime.
These students are so resilient and bright, but sometimes they aren't able to focus in class because they experience tremendous amounts of trauma and stress.
I work in the Health and Wellness Center, and I am a Community Health Outreach Worker. I often see students struggle with stress, trauma, illness, and depression due to things happening in their homes and in their communities. I am committed to providing a safe, clean, and comfortable space for all students.
My Project
The future of any society depends on its ability to foster the healthy development of the next generation. Extensive research on the biology of stress now shows that healthy development can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems in the body and brain. Such toxic stress can have damaging effects on learning, behavior, and health across the lifespan.
Learning how to cope with adversity is an important part of healthy child development.
When we are threatened, our bodies prepare us to respond by increasing our heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormones, such as cortisol. When a young child’s stress response systems are activated within an environment of supportive relationships with adults, these physiological effects are buffered and brought back down to baseline. The result is the development of healthy stress response systems. However, if the stress response is extreme and long-lasting, and buffering relationships are unavailable to the child, the result can be damaged, weakened systems and brain architecture, with lifelong repercussions.
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
Grant Howard: 39216 Small Oval Glass Spice Jar with Air Tight Bail and Wire Clamp, 3-Ounce, Set of 12
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$30.89
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$92.67
Epsoak Epsom Salt 2 Lbs - 100% Pure Magnesium Sulfate, Made in USA
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$8.99
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$35.96
LifeAround2Angels Bath Bombs Gift Set 12 USA made Fizzies, Shea & Coco Butter Dry Skin Moisturize, Spa Kit Bath w/ pearls & flakes. Handmade Birthday Gift For Her, women gift sets, Mothers day gifts
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$26.80
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$26.80
Radha Essential Oil Blends set - 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade oils kit for Aromatherapy Sea of Thieves, Stress Free, Rest & Relax, Breathe Easy, Pure Healing, Happy Citrus, great Gift - 6/10 ml
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$15.95
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$15.95
Wilton Color Right Performance Color System, 601-6200
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$15.49
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$15.49
2endsmeet Cordless Rechargeable 10-Speed Personal Therapeutic Percussion Massager Wand for Pain Relief, Relaxation and Stress Reduction Pink
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$14.99
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$14.99
Ktdorns Soap Making Set - 10 Liquid Colors for Soap coloring , Sunset Yellow,Purple Sunset red Pink Yellow Blue Brown Black Green and Red
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$9.99
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$9.99
Materials cost
$211.85
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$19.38
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.18
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$264.41
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$46.66
Total project goal
$311.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$311.07
3 Donors
-$311.07
Donations toward project cost
-$264.41
Donations 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 Ms. Mika and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
