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Ms. Chintapalli from Clifton, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Your Mental Health Matters

Help me give my students snacks, stress balls, fidget toys, and personal care items.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chintapalli's classroom raised $511

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Taking care of our social and emotional health is vital, especially in the high school setting. Navigating feelings, thoughts, expectations, and wellness is no easy task, especially in the body and mind of a teenager! Some of my students experience anxiety, learning difficulties, anger issues, depression, past trauma, etc. These SEL tools will help students maintain focus during class time, calm nerves and senses throughout their school day and find comfort during counseling sessions.

Mindfulness journals will be offered to encourage practicing self-care and help students become more aware of their feelings and identify triggers or negative emotions.

Calming tools, such as the fidgets and stress balls, that I have chosen, will help reduce physical symptoms of anger and anxiety, while improving focus and concentration. Tactile toys and sensory objects will promote groundedness and help reinforce the principles of mindfulness throughout the day, providing students with tools to navigate their emotions and thoughts more effectively, leading to healthier emotional responses and better decision-making.

Resilience is essential for my students, who deal with personal, academic, or social difficulties. By promoting mindfulness and meditation, my students can come to my office for a safe, quiet space, where they learn to use these tools reduce stress. They can keep these to calm themselves outside of my office, as needed. We also need to have personal care items for our students in my office in case they need something such as deodorant, face wipes, or Colgate Whispsl They are rewarded with snacks to motivate good choices. The goal is to assist my students with learning skills that extend beyond academics, helping them navigate the challenges of high school and beyond with greater ease and confidence.

Ms. Chintapalli Clifton 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 half 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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Speks Gump Stress Balls - Silky Soft Memory Gel - Squishy Fidget Toy for Kids and Adults - Algae - Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $18.96 3 $56.88
Speks Gump Stress Balls - Silky Soft Memory Gel - Squishy Fidget Toy for Kids and Adults - Mist - Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $18.96 3 $56.88
Speks Gump Stress Balls - Silky Soft Memory Gel - Squishy Fidget Toy for Kids and Adults - Tri-Color - Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $18.96 3 $56.88
Speks Gump Stress Balls - Silky Soft Memory Gel - Squishy Fidget Toy for Kids and Adults - Warm - Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $18.96 3 $56.88
Colgate Wisp Mini-Brush with Freshening Bead, Peppermint, 16-Count • Amazon Business $15.21 3 $45.63
Chomps Snack Size Grass-Fed and Finished Original Beef Jerky Snack Sticks 0.5oz 24-Pack - Keto, Paleo, Whole30, 4g Lean Meat Protein, Gluten-Free, Zero Sugar Food, Non-GMO Chomplings • Amazon Business $27.43 1 $27.43
Vaseline Lip Therapy Care Original, Fast-Acting Nourishment, Ideal for Chapped, Dry, Cracked, or Damaged Lips, Lip Balm, 3-Pack of 2, 0.16 Oz Each, 6 Lip Balms • Amazon Business $7.50 3 $22.50
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $17.76 1 $17.76
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleansing Makeup Remover Wipes| Plant Based Face Biodegradable in Home Compost| Wash Cloth| Suitable for Sensitive Skin| Fragrance-free Non-comedogenic| 25 Count • Amazon Business $8.62 2 $17.24
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $14.12 1 $14.12
Frito-Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack, Single Serve Snack Bags (Pack of 21) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Deodorant Spray Clear Finish Invisible antiperspirant deodorant tested on 100 colors 72-hour odor and sweat protection with Pro-Ceramide technology 3.8 oz • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98

Materials cost

$398.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.61

Total project goal

$510.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$510.75

2 Donors

-$510.75

Donations toward project cost

-$434.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.61

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$0.00

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