Help me give my students a sweet Valentine's Day party that fosters community support and self-love.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hill's classroom raised $296
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 Project
Last year, during my first year of in-person teaching, I was very surprised to discover what a big deal Valentine's Day is at my high school. Walking to my classroom that morning, I saw countless students with flowers, candy, little bears, etc. I thought, "Wow, so cute," and carried on with my morning, but it wasn't long before I realized how hard this was for some students. Throughout the day, I had multiple students upset and distracted in my classroom, one student even breaking down after class and sobbing, "I just feel so left out. I didn't get anything today." This broke my heart!!
This year, I'd like to host a little Valentine's Day party in my classroom to give students a sense of community and support that transcends the "romantic" angle of this day.
Students will focus on the social-emotional themes of community support and self-love. They'll be asked to write three affirming Valentine's — one to themself and two to their classmates. After that, they'll work on other self-love and community-building activities while eating little snacks and listening to music. The goal is to make this a really positive and affirming day for everyone! I've picked out some cute teddy bear keychains to gift each student and a big box of candy. Please help me make Valentine's Day this year super sweet for all my students!
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
Fovths 32 Pack Plush Bear Stuffed Keychain Toys with 8 Colors Translucent Heart-shaped Boxes Valentines Gift Cards Valentines Party Favors Set for Decorations Favors
• Amazon Business
$27.99
5
$139.95
Bulk Assorted Fruit Candy - Starburst, Skittles, Swedish Fish, SweeTarts, Nerds, Sour Patch Kids, Haribo Gold-Bears Gummi Bears & Twizzlers (96 Oz Variety Pack)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
Materials cost
$199.94
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$18.29
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$251.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.33
Total project goal
$295.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$295.56
2 Donors
-$260.27
Donations toward project cost
-$251.23
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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