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Mrs. Parnell from Austin, TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiger Brain Lab

Help me give my students a brain lab full of tools to support their self-regulation and emotional well-being

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Mrs. Parnell Gorzycki Middle School
Austin, TX Grades 6-8

My Students

Our school is full of great kids. They are caring, generous, and want to do good things. They are funny and smart, but like most of us during the pandemic, they are struggling. During "normal times" we see a variety of kiddos in the counseling office - from getting to know office aides, drop-ins with scheduling questions, to frequent fliers with on-going struggles, and so many more. The pandemic has worsened or created anxiety in tons of folks all over the world.

We want to encourage curiosity and understanding of ourselves and how our brains work.

We want that understanding to help guide their future coping for our students and our staff. COVID has negatively impacted so many of us with skyrocketing anxiety, we need to be teaching larger groups of students and staff ways to to cope.

My Project

Our students engage in learning more about their brains and how being well-regulated can help them achieve academically. A Brain Lab will provide our students with a space where they can identify how they are feeling and better understand how this impacts brain functioning. They then can choose related activities that help them become regulated, and in a better place to learn. Depending on the student's needs, they may regulate through calming activities like breathing or more focused attention activities including journaling. The Mobile Brain Lab will be available for counselors and teachers to use in classroom lessons on the brain and regulation.

200 students impacted 16 donors
Mrs. Parnell Gorzycki Middle School Grades 6-8 Austin, TX View local requests 200 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Basics Garden Tool Collection - Collapsible Folding Outdoor Garden Utility Wagon with Cover Bag, Red • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Kenroy Home 32713ORB Netherlands Floor Lamps, Medium, Oil Rubbed Bronze • Amazon Business $44.46 1 $44.46
Beadeez Stress Relief Squeezing Balls 3-Pack for Kids and Adults - Premium Anti-Stress Squishy Balls with Water Beads - Alleviate Tension, Anxiety and Improve Focus - ADHD Sensory Toys Gift Set • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Round Side Table, Metal End Table, Nightstand/Small Tables for Living Room, Accent Tables Cheap, Side Table for Small Spaces,Gold & Gray by AOJEZOR • Amazon Business $38.88 1 $38.88
Gloreen 6 Quart Clear Storage Bins with Grey Lid and Handle, Stackable Plastic Storage Latch Box/Containers, 6 Packs • Amazon Business $31.55 1 $31.55
12 Pieces Fidgets Chain Fidget Toy, Pressure-Relieving Chain Great for ADHD and ADD, Anxiety Relief Bike Chain Toys for Adults and Teens (Yellow, Red, Green, Light Blue, Black and Orange) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Bedside Table Lamp for Bedroom, USB Small Nightstand Desk Lamp for Living Room Kids Dorm, 3 Color Temperature Pull Chain Table with USB Port & AC Outlet, 9W Black(Blub Included). • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
HOMNAS Essential Oil Diffuser, 100ML Upgraded Ceramic Diffusers for Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Diffuser Cool Mist Humidifier with Waterless Auto Shut-Off for Home Office Baby • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
mDesign Metal Wire Food Storage Tapered Basket Organizer with Handles for Organizing Kitchen Cabinets, Pantry Shelf, Bathroom, Laundry Room, Closets, Garage - Concerto Collection - 2 Pack - Bronze • Amazon Business $22.88 1 $22.88
Abesee 4 Pack Rainbow Pop Fidget Toys, Its Poppers Bubble with Pop Sound Sensory Fidget Toy Tie Dye Unicorn Dinosaur for Kids and Adults Stress Relief, ADHD Autism Silicone Pressure Relieving Toys • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Essential Oils by PURE AROMA 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Oils kit- Top 6 Aromatherapy Oils Gift Set-6 Pack, 10ML(Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon Grass, Orange, Peppermint, Tea Tree) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
100% Compostable 7 Inch Paper Plates [125-Pack] Heavy-Duty Plate, Natural Disposable Bagasse Plate, Eco-Friendly Made of Sugarcane Fibers-Natural Unbleached Brown 7" Biodegradable Plate by Stack Man • Amazon Business $14.91 1 $14.91
Magnetic Poetry Kindness Kit - Words for Refrigerator - Write Poems and Letters on The Fridge - Made in The USA • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Quartet Magnetic Whiteboard, 17" x 23" Small White Board for Wall, Dry Erase Board for Kids, Perfect for Home Office & Home School Supplies, Dry Erase Marker, Magnets, White Frame (MWDW1723M-WT) • Amazon Business $11.80 1 $11.80
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Red, 12 Count Bulk Markers • Amazon Business $10.77 1 $10.77
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Green, 12 Count Bulk Markers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
(4-Pack) Plazuria Portable Extendable Telescopic Bear Claws Metal Back Scratchers/Hand Massager/Backslap with Rubber Handles • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
U Brands Magnetic Dry Erase Board Eraser, Felt Bottom Surface, 4.5 x 2.25 x 1 Inches - 581U04-16 • Amazon Business $6.07 1 $6.07
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Blue, 12 Count Bulk Markers • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$449.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.86

Total project goal

$572.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.39

12 Donors

-$470.33

Donations toward project cost

-$405.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.55

match offer

-$95.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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