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Mrs. Andersen from Baltimore, MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Safe Havens: Therapy Materials for Nurturing Environments

Help me give my students materials to help create a nurturing environment where every student feels supported, valued, and heard.

  • $588 goal

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My Project

In every classroom, there are students who carry unseen burdens, whose emotional needs are as important as their academic ones. Our project, "Building Safe Havens," aims to create a nurturing environment where every student feels supported, valued, and heard.

With your generous support, we seek to acquire essential therapy materials that will enable us to foster emotional well-being and resilience among our students.

These materials will be used by our school psychologist to provide targeted interventions and create spaces where students feel safe to express themselves.

The therapy materials we're requesting include:

*Emotional regulation tools to help learn healthy coping strategies and navigate challenges more effectively

*Social skills activities to promote teamwork, empathy, and communication skills, crucial for building strong relationships and fostering a sense of belonging.

*Mindfulness and relaxation resources: to help students reduce anxiety, improve focus, and develop self-awareness.

*Art and Expression Supplies: art therapy materials allow students to express themselves creatively, facilitating emotional exploration and self-discovery in a supportive environment.

*Conflict Resolution Tools: conflict is a natural part of life, and learning how to resolve conflicts peacefully is a valuable life skill. With tools like conflict resolution cards and peer mediation resources, students can learn to navigate disagreements constructively.

By investing in these therapy materials, you're not just providing resources; you're investing in the emotional well-being and academic success of our students. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every child feels empowered to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Thank you for your support in building safe havens for our students.

Mrs. Andersen Southwest Baltimore Charter School 328 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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.

More about Mrs. Andersen

Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ODOXIA Sequin Sensory Wall Frame | Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids | Sequin Fabric Sensory Wall | Reversible Sequin Fabric | Sequin Wall Panel | Sequin Fabric • Amazon Business $64.95 1 $64.95
HUGIMALS Sam The Sloth 4.5lb Weighted Self Care Plush Stuffed Animal for Adults, Teens, and Kids • Amazon Business $64.00 1 $64.00
ROBUD Play Teepee Tent for Kids Girls Boys, Indoor & Outdoor Foldable Canvas Teepee - with Mat & Light String & Carry Case • Amazon Business $57.03 1 $57.03
SUNMORY Arc Floor Lamp, Modern Floor Lamp with Romote Control and Stepless Dimmable Bulb, Metal Standing Lamps with Hanging Lampshade for Living Room, Bedroom, Office (Black) • Amazon Business $47.48 1 $47.48
MAXTID Weighted Blanket for Kids 5lbs 36"x48" Toddler Heavy Blanket for Boys and Girls Weighted Throw Blanket Toddler Bedding Set Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Year Old Kids Small Weighted Comfort Blanket • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Star Projector Galaxy Night Light - Astronaut Space Projector, Starry Nebula Ceiling LED Lamp with Timer and Remote, Kids Room Decor Aesthetic, Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Valentine's Day • Amazon Business $29.74 1 $29.74
52 Essential Social Dilemmas: Skills for Kids & Teens to Thrive in Middle School - Conversation Cards Created by Teachers & Counselors for Family, Classroom, Counseling, Therapy Game (6-8 Grade) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
5mm Hign Density Sensory Wall Sequin Flip Fabric for Kids, Reversible Sequin Fabric by The Yard Mermaid Fabric Sequins Sensory Graffiti Fabric for Toddlers (1 yd, Rainbow to Silver) A25 • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Lupash Games CBTiger Therapy Card Game for Kids - Develop Social Skills - Practice Emotional Awareness - and Improves Anger Control - for Counselors, Therapists, Teachers,and Parents • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
Yunbaoit Visual Timer with Protective Case, Rainbow Disk 60 Minute Countdown Timer for Kids and Adults, Silent Time Management Tool(Blue Rainbow) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Teacher Created Resources TCR5048 Treasure Chest, 9.5 inch X 8 inch X 8.5 inch, Brown • Amazon Business $14.02 1 $14.02
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: The Official Coloring Book • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
70PCS Party Favors Toy Assortment for Classroom Rewards Bulk Toys Birthday Party Toys Goodie Bag Filler Treasure Box Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Special Supplies Sensory Brush Therapressure Therapy Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing, Stimulating, Calming Tools for Kids and Adults, Soft Flexible Bristles, Latex Free (Colored 6-Pack) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Coloring Books For Girls: Cute Animals: Relaxing Colouring Book for Girls, Cute Horses, Birds, Owls, Elephants, Dogs, Cats, Turtles, Bears, Rabbits, Ages 4-8, 9-12, 13-19 • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$436.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.11

Total project goal

$587.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $587.41

1 Donor

-$293.69

Donations toward project cost

-$249.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.05

match offer

-$293.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$249.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.06

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