Uplifting Wellness: Empowering Middle Schoolers to Promote Mental Health
Help me give my students mental health workbooks, gratitude card materials, sensory tools, and dry-erase markers to promote mental health, wellness, and a sense of community in our middle school.
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
My students need materials to lead a wellness-centered community service initiative focused on promoting mental health and gratitude. These items will help students develop essential social-emotional skills, empowering them to improve the well-being of the entire school community.
What makes my students special is their dedication to support and uplift one another and their desire to spread positivity and create a more inclusive, connected school environment with a focus on mental health and wellness.
This project will enhance their ability to practice mindfulness and develop empathy through acts of service.
The first component of this initiative is the Gratitude Cards Initiative, where students will create personalized thank-you notes using cards, appreciation stickers, and colored pencils. These cards will be distributed to teachers, support staff, and fellow students, fostering appreciation and enhancing the school's sense of support.
Secondly, students will have access to mindfulness and mental health workbooks, which cover topics such as anxiety management, self-compassion, and building self-esteem. These workbooks will be reviewed during additional support classes, with students encouraged to practice and share these techniques with peers. By promoting mental wellness, students will foster emotional resilience and positive coping mechanisms across the middle school.
The third part of the initiative involves distributing Sensory Stickers & Tools to middle school students dealing with anxiety, stress, or other emotional challenges. These small, tactile tools will help students manage their emotions, providing comfort, support, and fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes mental health.
Finally, students will decorate and maintain a community whiteboard using dry-erase markers. This whiteboard will display motivational messages, tips, and important updates, helping students stay connected and informed while promoting mental health awareness and positivity throughout the entire school year.
The initiative's positive vibes will extend throughout the school community, to students’ families, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Nearly all 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
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use
• Amazon Business
$20.36
2
$40.72
EXPO Fine-Tip Low-Odor Ink Dry Erase Markers, Assorted Vibrant Colors, Pack of 36 Markers for Classrooms, Offices & Homes
• Amazon Business
$20.15
2
$40.30
American Greetings Single Panel Blank Cards Bulk with Envelopes, Bright Pastel Colors (200-Count)
• Amazon Business
$18.52
2
$37.04
American Greetings Single Panel Blank Cards with Envelopes, Rainbow Colors (200-Count)
• Amazon Business
$18.12
2
$36.24
Ainrvteers Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Anti Stress Tactile Textured Stickers Combined with Breathing Exercise for Fidget Strips Suitable for Students and Adults
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Tangle Therapy Relax (Green/Blue)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
4
$31.96
30Pieces Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers, Anxiety Sensory Strips, Calming Strips for Classroom Pack, Calming Strips for Kids and Adults, Fidget Strips
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers, Low-Odor Assorted Colors, Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms, Offices, and Homes
• Amazon Business
$18.68
1
$18.68
The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Build Self-Esteem, and Find Balance
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$16.89
1
$16.89
EXPO Vis-a-Vis Wet Erase Marker Set, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Count
• Amazon Business
$7.92
2
$15.84
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
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$13.99
Ainrvteers Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers 40pcs and Different Size & Texture Sensory Stickers & 10pcs Mesh and Marble for Office & Classroom (Rainbow)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Crayola® Color Of The World Colored Pencils, 3 mm, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 24 Pencils
• Amazon Business
$4.56
3
$13.68
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive
• Amazon Business
EXPO Visa Vis Wet Erase Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12-Pack, Ideal for Classroom and Homeschool Use
• Amazon Business
$10.62
1
$10.62
1000 Pcs Kudos Appreciation Stickers Retro You are Awesome Thank You for Being Amazing You Make a Difference Envelope Seals for Employees Students Nurses Teacher Appreciation (Holographic)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being
• Amazon Business
$8.98
1
$8.98
Materials cost
$388.76
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$424.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.93
Total project goal
$499.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$499.52
1 Donor
-$499.52
Donations toward project cost
-$424.59
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