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Creating Powerful Minds Through Growth Mindset!

Help me give my students a variety of interactive journals and activities they need to understand the growth mindset model.

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My Project

I teach students who have a mild intellectual disability at a high school in Newport News, Virginia. Many times when my students come to school in tears or are angry and cannot verbalize how they are feeling, or understand their feelings. I started the year teaching my students all about a fixed versus a growth mindset. I want to focus on fostering a Growth Mindset in my students in math. I will accomplish this by using a variety of interactive journals and activities to jump-start conversations and activities surrounding the concepts of social, emotional, and mental well-being.

I want my students to have a powerful mindset and the skills to overcome any challenges that they may face.

I want my students to not give up when faced with a challenging math problem and to be able to grow instead of giving up.

Teaching multiple grade levels in one room gets very expensive. Unfortunately, our school does not have a budget for my student needs. As a result, I turn to different donor sources to assist me with meeting my student's needs and interests.

Ms. Robinson Denbigh 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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Newport News, VA View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Special Educator's Toolkit: Everything You Need to Organize, Manage, and Monitor Your Classroom • Amazon Business $35.96 1 $35.96
Konohan 18 Pack Kids Headphones Bulk for Classroom Class Set of Headphones for Students Adjustable on Ear 3.5mm Wired Headphones for School Toddler Boys Girls Teens Children Adults(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $28.79 1 $28.79
Big Life Journal - Daily Journal for Kids - A Growth Mindset Workbook for Children – Interactive Journal and Goal Planner for Kids – Daily Guided Journal for Children • Amazon Business $21.90 1 $21.90
INNERICONS Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Mathematics, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (Mindset Mathematics) • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Mindfulness, Meditation and Affirmations Activity Cards for Kids and Teens - in 5 Minutes or Less Daily - Loved by Teachers, Therapists and Parents as a Teaching Tool • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
The Growth Mindset Workbook: 60 activities for kids to overcome challenges, inspire learning, and become a modern day problem solver - For ages 6-12. • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
3000 Would You Rather Questions About Me: Which Would You Choose Question Game Book • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Allura & Arcia Mindfulness Therapy Game: Teaches Social Skills, Self Care & More for Kids, Teens & Adults. 50 Cards • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Social Emotional Learning Notebook for Teens • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
The Growth Mindset Coach: A Teacher's Month-by-Month Handbook for Empowering Students to Achieve • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
Amazing Black Kids: Inspirational Short Stories about Bravery, Friendship, Self-Love and Confidence (Inspirational & Motivation Books for Children) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Growth Mindset Journal for Teens: Embrace Challenges, Build Resilience, Self-Reflect, and Grow • Amazon Business $10.93 1 $10.93
Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life (Incerto) • Amazon Business $10.80 1 $10.80
DOODLE HOG Journal For Teenagers - 100 Page Journal For Kids, Dot Grid Pages, Stickers & Activity Fold-out Poster. Encourage Growth Mindset! Gifts For 10, 11, 12 Years Old (Empowerment Yellow)… • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
In Other Words: Phrases for Growth Mindset: A Teacher's Guide to Empowering Students through Effective Praise and Feedback • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day: Exercises to Feel Calm, Stay Focused & Be Your Best Self • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
2 Pcs Growth Mindset Classroom Decorations Positive Banner Bulletin Board Inspirational Posters with Glue Wall Decorations for Teachers Students Preschool Elementary and Middle School High School • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Positive Growth Mindset Quotes Coloring For Kids: Inspirational Coloring Book For Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Large Print Easy Color & Frame - Mindfulness (Stress Free Coloring Book) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Lakeshore Growth Mindset Daily Practice Journal - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$296.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.25

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.40

Total project goal

$389.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.31

1 Donor

-$389.31

Donations toward project cost

-$330.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.40

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