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Mr. Oeckel from New York, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Working Towards Mental Wellness

Help me give my students mental health resources to take risks and feel successful in the math classroom!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Oeckel's classroom raised $505

This project is fully funded

My Project

So many students identify as "not a math person!" It is so easy for students to give up. It is my job as a teacher to find ways to encourage students to feel - and be! - successful when it comes to mathematics.

I have found that flexible seating, fidget toys, and mood lighting go a long way into empowering high school students to take a moment to breathe and focus!

From enabling students to use cushions and sit on the floor to giving them the ability to use a fidget toy to focus, this project is designed to help students with math trauma be successful in the classroom!

Mr. Oeckel Academy for Software Engineering Grades 9-12

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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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 10 $97.60
MoNiBloom Bistro Pub Table Round Bar 27.5"- 36" Height-Adjustable Cocktail Table for Dining Room Home Kitchen Patio Bistro, 23.5 Inch Table Top, Blue • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Adults Kids Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Living Room • Amazon Business $50.79 1 $50.79
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 5 $49.95
Black Round Rug for Bedroom,Fluffy Circle Rug 4'X4' for Kids Room,Furry Carpet for Teen's Room,Shaggy Circular Rug for Nursery Room,Fuzzy Plush Rug for Dorm,Black Carpet,Cute Room Decor for Baby • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
RGB Corner LED Floor Lamp, Corner Floor Lamps, 56" Music Mood lighting Sync Dimmable Home Decor, Color Changing Gaming Light, Timing Stand Lights for Bedroom, Living Room, DIY Colors & Scene Modes • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
PD 20W USB C Surge Protector, Mini Power Strip Tower Travel 12 AC 4 USB Power Strip with USB Ports 6.5FT Overload Protection for Home Office • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relief Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Soft Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters Invisible Mathematics Laminated Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School (Bright Multi • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95

Materials cost

$392.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$428.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.68

Total project goal

$504.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $504.53

1 Donor

-$504.53

Donations toward project cost

-$428.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.68

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