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Mrs. SPELLMEYER from Ferguson MO is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Buddha Boards for Special Needs

My students need Buddha boards to enhance their sensory needs.

  • $621 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My students are high energy learners who sometimes have emotional issues in the classroom. They cannot always go to the principals office or other rooms to calm down. Many times problems are handled and solved in the art room by myself.

My kids desire playful expression that is new and innovative.

They want an outlet that is different and that can capture their imaginations. With the high energy in my room, occurrences are bound to come up. My students need the freedom to express themselves and not have that get them in trouble. These boards allow for that release.

My Project

Buddha Board is inspired by the Zen idea of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind, ready to create a whole new masterpiece. Buddha Board is environmentally friendly as it only uses water - no ink, no paint, no chemicals - and it will last for years. Live for the moment and enjoy!

This donation will improve the mentality of my students and allow them creative expression.

The environment in my classroom will be one of relaxation and calmness. If students are upset they can use the Buddha Board to express their feelings and watch those feelings disappear into nothingness. What a great way for my students to explore themselves! These boards are meant to encourage you to master the art of letting go.

Mrs. SPELLMEYER
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Original Buddha Board - Master the art of letting go • Amazon Business $35.00 14 $490.00

Materials cost

$490.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$527.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.06

Total project goal

$620.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$620.41

3 Donors

-$620.24

Donations toward project cost

-$527.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.17

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$0.00

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