As the academic year is coming to a close, I would like to provide my students with a book and bubbles as end-of-year gifts as a meaningful gesture with multifaceted benefits.
Firstly, books serve as portals to imagination and knowledge.
By gifting a book, you're not just offering a physical object but also the potential for adventure, learning, and introspection. Encouraging reading fosters intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills, which are essential for lifelong learning. Moreover, a carefully selected book can resonate with each student individually, offering them a personal connection to literature that can last well beyond their time in your classroom.
Secondly, students should be able to have outdoor fun activities in the summer such as playing with bubbles. A simple activity like blowing bubbles can provide a moment of glee and relaxation. It's a gentle reminder to your students to cherish the fleeting moments of youth and to find delight in the small things. Additionally, bubbles encourage outdoor play and social interaction, promoting a sense of camaraderie among classmates as they create colorful iridescence together. This playful activity can serve as a bonding experience, fostering friendships and memories that will linger long after the school year ends.
Lastly, the combination of a book and bubbles encapsulates both the intellectual and emotional aspects of education. It represents a balance between academic enrichment and holistic well-being. By receiving these gifts, my students are reminded that learning extends beyond—it encompasses moments of joy, wonder, and connection. As they embark on their summer adventures and beyond, the book will be a companion for their intellectual journey, while the bubbles will serve as a whimsical reminder of the joy found in exploration and discovery.
Hooray for You!: A Positive Book to Build Self-Confidence in Kids (Unique Graduation, Birthday, or Just Because Gift for Adults and Children)
• Amazon Business
$6.00
20
$120.00
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200)
• Staples
$26.59
2
$53.18
JOYIN 14.6’’ Big Bubble Wands for Kids, 1 Dozen Bubble Wand Bulk with Bubbles Refill Solution for Summer Toy Party Favor, Outdoors Activity, Easter Basket Stuffers, Birthday Gift
• Amazon Business
$14.85
2
$29.70
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
Materials cost
$212.87
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.19
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$246.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$43.42
Total project goal
$289.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$289.48
1 Donor
-$57.90
Donations toward project cost
-$49.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$8.68
match offer
-$231.58
Match offer toward project cost
-$196.84
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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