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Ms. Bell from Hollywood, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boosting Mental Health in Dance Class

Help me give my students tools to help them manage stress in dance class. In order for students to learn and participate optimally, students need adequate nutrition, water, and anxiety management strategies (ex: fidgets and stress balls).

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My students are incredibly talented and kind and many enjoy dance class as a change of pace from their other academic activities. Several of my students struggle with anxiety and some have special needs or disabilities that increase their anxiety, especially in the context of dance class which includes lots of physical activity and requires taking emotional and creative risks. These items will help meet my students' basic needs including providing access to water (I have a Brita but we do not have enough cups for students) and a snack (Nutrigrain bars). In our building, we do not have easy access to a water fountain and the students need to be hydrated to learn and perform well. Many of my students express their struggle with stage fright and social anxiety, worsened by the global pandemic. They frequently ask me if I have stress balls or a fidget for them to manage their anxiety while in class, but I do not currently have those supplies available to me. My goal is to make dance class a safe, fun, and health-promoting space. Your contributions will enhance my students' experience in dance class and promote their mental and physical wellbeing.

Ms. Bell Helen Bernstein 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.

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Nearly all 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

170 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bar Variety Pack 1.3 oz. 48 Bars/Box (KEE05872) • Staples $45.15 4 $180.60
X8 Drums Mini Djembe Sun Lizard Graphic • Music & Arts $19.99 2 $39.98
PLLTMU Paper Cups, 100 Count 8 Oz Coffee Cups, 8 Oz Paper Cups White Water Cups, 100 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
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 3 $29.97
Mr. Pen- Spiky Sensory Rings, 10 Pack, Vintage Colors, Stress Relief Fidget Sensory Toys, Fidget Rings, Fidget Ring for Anxiety, Stress Relief Rings, Massager for Fidget ADHD Autism, Sensory Ring • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$297.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $27.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.38

Total project goal

$422.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $422.55

1 Donor

-$422.55

Donations toward project cost

-$359.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.38

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