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Mr. Shawn Henry from Jamaica, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Create a Calming Wellness Space for Student Mental Health

Help me give my students a saucer chair, anger management toys, snacks, and more items for their use.

  • $483 goal

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My Project

My students are some of the most resilient and determined young people you'll ever meet. As students at a transfer school, they face unique challenges and have often had to overcome significant obstacles to be here. What makes them special is their unwavering commitment to their education and their desire to create better futures for themselves.

This project aims to create a dedicated wellness space, providing my students with the tools they need to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges that can impede their learning.

The resources I'm requesting, including stress relief toys, anxiety management tools, and calming decor, will transform an ordinary classroom corner into a haven where students can take a moment to regroup, refocus, and reenergize.

Each item has been carefully selected to support my students' mental wellness. For example, the fidget toys and breathing balls will help students channel nervous energy in a positive way, while the wellness posters will offer daily inspiration and coping strategies. The comfortable chair and essential oil diffuser will create a soothing environment where students can relax and reset during particularly stressful moments.

My goal for this project is to provide a space where my students feel safe and supported, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. By investing in their mental well-being, we can help them develop the resilience and focus they need to succeed, not just in school but in life. This wellness room will be a vital resource for our students, showing them that their health and happiness are just as important as their academic achievements.

Mr. Shawn Henry Voyages Preparatory - South Queens Grades 9-12

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

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.

More about Mr. Shawn Henry

Jamaica, NY 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tiita Comfy Saucer Chair, Soft Faux Fur Oversized Folding Accent Chair, Lounge Lazy Chair for Kids Teens Adults, Metal Frame Moon Chair for Bedroom, Living Room, Dorm Rooms • Amazon Business $78.99 1 $78.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 3 $74.85
CRAVEBOX Chocolate Granola Bars Variety Pack Bundle Assortment Snack Box - Nutrition Bars Breakfast Bars Healthy Bars for Men Women Boys Girls Kids • Amazon Business $31.63 1 $31.63
ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser, Aromatherapy Cool Mist Home Humidifier with 7 LED Color Changing Light and Auto-Off Safety Switch, 8 Essential Oils Set, 300ml (X-Brown with Oils) • Amazon Business $31.44 1 $31.44
Speks Geode Sphere Magnetic Fidget Toy for Adults | Quiet Adult Sensory Toy for Stress Relief & Anxiety, Office Desk Toy & Top Gadget Gift Idea | Aqua, 12-Piece Set • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
4E's Novelty 3 Pack Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy - Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Neon Blue, Pink, & Green • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Knot Pillow Ball Round Cushion Pillows, Children Room Decoration Plush Toys Calming Stress Relief Toy (Yellow,8.5in/22cm) • Amazon Business $19.25 1 $19.25
Bigelow Benefits Wellness Tea Collection, Variety Gift Box Sampler, 64 Tea Bags, (Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Knot Pillow Ball Round Cushion Pillows, Children Room Decoration Plush Toys Calming Stress Relief Toy (Dark blue,8.5in/22cm) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
SIMSIMY 13 Pcs Mental Health Posters Therapy Offices Decor, Emotion Dialectical Coping Skill Poster Inspirational Therapist Posters for Counseling Office School Counselor Classroom Decor 11x14 In • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Stress Relief: Adult Coloring Book with Animals, Landscape, Flowers, Patterns, Mushroom And Many More For Relaxation • Amazon Business $7.87 2 $15.74
FidgetGrip - Stress Relief Device for Kids and Teens with Anger or Stress | Calm Your Child with Every Squeeze | Boosts Focus and Reduces Anxiety | Reliable, Squeeze Device for Effective Stress Relief • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$374.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.43

Total project goal

$482.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $482.85

1 Donor

-$482.85

Donations toward project cost

-$410.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.43

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