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Ms. Tina Alcain from Kealakekua, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Always Look for the Good in Everything

Help me give my students fidgets, stickers and journals to have on hand when they need some mental health support.

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My Project

Life in general is hard sometimes, and it's even harder when you are a student that believes they have nowhere to turn and no one to help them through their difficulties. Mental health is something that our young students have to deal with now that may not be easy for them to cope with. They need support from counselors, teachers, their peers and maybe even professionals in all shapes and forms.

These stickers, fidgets, coloring books and journals will give our students a way to calm their minds, focus on something fun and beautiful to do, and hopefully help them out of their anxiety and worries they might have while at school.

These mental health tools will be distributed to every classroom teacher and counselor so that they have something to share with a student that may be having a rough day. The fidgets and coloring books will hopefully give the students a way to calm themselves down so they don't have to focus on the sources of their anxieties and worries. We are excited to be able to share these resources with the rest of the school! I always tell my students to look for the good in every situation.

Ms. Tina Alcain Konawaena High School Grades 9-12

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Kealakekua, HI View local requests

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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
YEGEER 528 Count Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, 44 Packs Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils Set for Kids and Adult, Teachers Essential Classroom Prizes, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 5 $199.95
vanhel 100 Pack Brown Kraft Paper Bags with Handles Bulk,8x4.25x10.5 Inches,Gift Bags with Handles for Wending,Birthday, Favor,Party,Retail Merchandise Bags • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Funrous 32 Pcs Motivational Quote Pens Inspirational Notepads Mini Motivational Journal with Ballpoint Pen Small Notebooks Gift Set for Student Men Women, School Office Home Travel Gift (Minimalistic) • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
Liliful Coloring Book for Kids Coloring Book Bulk, DIY Art Coloring Book for Adult Drawing Book with Animal Sea Beach Flower for Toddlers Party Favors Goodie Bag Filler(Mindful,24 Pcs) • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
Enyeopd 24 Pack Multicolor Ballpoint Pen 6 Colors in One 0.5mm, Retractable Rainbow Pens for Class Office Supplies, Fun Color Pens for Party Favors,School Students • Amazon Business $10.99 5 $54.95
32 Pads Mental Health Sticky Notes Mental Health Self-stick Pads Positive Psychology Affirmations Sticky Note Back to School Supplies for College and Classrooms Office Supplies(Classic) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Playbees Small Glossy Colored Plastic Bags with Die-cut Handles Assorted Colors - Pack of 50-8.75 x 12 Inch Grocery Sack for Retail, Donation Containers, Takeout Food, Party, Mailing Bags • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
DOPWQAA 200PCS Pop Fidget Bracelets Toys, Fidget Popper Bracelet Pack, Durable and Adjustable, Multicolor Push Pop Bracelet Finger Press Bracelet for Kids and Adults Bulk Toys Bulk Fidgets • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
650 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Prizes for Kids, Fidget Stocking Stuffers Birthday Party Gifts, Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Party Toys, Pinata Fillers • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
80 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers with Inspirational Quotes Calm Textured Strips Relief Mental Health Stickers School Office Adhesive Sensory Tape Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens (Bright) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
80 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Stickers with Inspirational Quotes Calm Textured Strips Relief Mental Health Stickers School Office Adhesive Sensory Tape Anti Stress Toys for Adults Teens (Shiny) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
JOYIN Round Pop Fidget Keychain Mini Fidget Toys Bulk 90 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4-8,8-12 Years Kids, Goodie Bag Stuffers Fidgets for Classroom Prizes Sensory Fidget Toy Packs • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
JOYIN Square Pop Fidget Keychain Mini Fidget Toys Bulk 90 Pack Party Favors for Kids 4-8,8-12 Years Kids, Goodie Bag Stuffers Fidgets for Classroom Prizes Sensory Fidget Toy Packs • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
HomSeon 300Pcs Motivational Reward Stickers for Students, Inspirational Quotes Stickers for Teens Positive Affirmation Sticker Pack for Kids Classroom Vision Board Supplies Incentive Prize • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Greingways 300 PCS Inspirational Stickers for Adults, Motivational Water Bottle Stickers for Teens Kids Teachers, Journaling Scrapbook Laptop Positive Quote Vinyl Stickers for Vision Board Supplies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
300PCS Motivational Sticker, Inspirational Words Stickers for Teens Adults Students Teacher Employees Vinyl Encouraging Positive Affirmation Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop Decals Scrapbook Journal • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Walenced 100 Pcs Motivational Stickers for Adults, Inspirational Water Bottle Stickers, Scrapbook Supplies Positive Affirmation Stickers, Mental Health Vision Board Laptop Vinyl Stickers for Kids • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Mental Health Stickers 100PCS Mental Health Awareness,Vinyl Health Gifts Decal,Mental Health Gifts Stickers for Adults,Therapist Gifts Mental Health • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$750.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$824.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.49

Total project goal

$969.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $969.91

1 Donor

-$969.91

Donations toward project cost

-$824.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.49

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