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Mr. Castanon from Cicero, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting Youth Through Mental Health

Help me give my students resources to better support their mental health needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Castanon's classroom raised $499

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

Imagine a world where every student has access to essential mental health resources that empower them to navigate life's challenges with resilience.

Your generous donation can make this vision a reality by funding the creation of interactive workbook pages specifically designed to guide students through positive coping skills.

These pages will offer practical exercises and strategies tailored to diverse needs, helping students manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and enhance their emotional well-being.Additionally, your support can provide fidget toys that serve as crucial tools for maintaining focus and calming the mind, transforming the classroom experience. With your help, we can equip students not only with skills for today but also with lifelong strategies for a healthier, more balanced future. Together, let’s cultivate a supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Mr. Castanon J Sterling Morton East High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK 30 Sensory Focus (fidget toys, social emotional learning awareness, teen mental health stickers, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Stress Balls Squishy Fidget Toys: OleOletOy 32 Pack Stress Balls for Adults, Squishy Ball Sensory Toy with Autism, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Party Favors, Goodie Bag Stuffers, and Travel Toy Gifts • Amazon Business $29.65 1 $29.65
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
52 Essential Coping Skills Cards - Self Care Exercises for Stress and Social Anxiety Relief - Resilience, Emotional Agility, Confidence Therapy Games for Teens, Adults by Harvard Educator • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
ARTAGIA Fun Social Skills and Therapy Game for Adults and Teenagers: CBT Family Game for Therapeutic Conversations and Better Relationships. Counseling Tool • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Totem: Self-Esteem & Family Bonding Game Ages 8+ - Therapy Games for Kids, Teens, Adults, Counselors - Team Building Games for Work - Group Therapy Conversation Cards for Mental Health • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: How to Build Skills to Navigate Fear, Worry & Panic (teen mental health, social emotional awareness, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Workout for Teens • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
The Anxiety Toolkit for Teens: A Simple And Hands-on Workbook With Powerful DBT And CBT Tools To Overcome Teen Stress And Anxiety And Improve Mental Health (Life Skills for Teens) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Coping Skills for Teens Workbook: 60 Helpful Ways to Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Anger • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: CBT Skills to Help You Deal with Worry and Anxiety (Instant Help) • Amazon Business $16.15 1 $16.15
The Teens' Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises (Successful Parenting) • Amazon Business $15.03 1 $15.03
Coping Skills & Emotional Regulation for Teens: Conquer Anxiety, Master Your Emotions, and Build Unstoppable Self-Confidence (Mental Health Books for Teens) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Feeling Better: CBT Workbook for Teens: Essential Skills and Activities to Help You Manage Moods, Boost Self-Esteem, and Conquer Anxiety (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Building Self-Worth: A Teen Guide to a Strong Sense of Self, Purpose, and Meaning (Teen Guides: Mental Health and Thriving in Life) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Therapy Games for Teens: Easy and Practical CBT and DBT Tools: Manage Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, Improve Communications Skills and Self-Esteem through Fun Activities (Mental Health Workbooks) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Find Peace from Worry, Panic, Fear, and Phobias • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Overcome Insecurity, Defeat Your Inner Critic, and Live Confidently (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens: Exercises to Process Emotions, Manage Symptoms and Promote Healing • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56
Mental Health Coloring Book For Teens: 50 Relaxing Drawings to Color. Designed to Help Relax and Relieve Stress. Suitable for Teenagers, Adults and Kids. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Coloring Book For Teens: Anti-Stress Designs Vol 8 (Coloring Books for Teens) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$387.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.71

Total project goal

$498.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.09

1 Donor

-$498.09

Donations toward project cost

-$423.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.71

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