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Ms. Herbig from New York, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give Us a Break!

My students need a "Break Center" with fidget toys and timers.

  • $156 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students come from one of the most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods in New York City, a neighborhood bursting with new businesses and hip residents. Despite this, my students walk out of their public housing units and are confronted with poverty, inequality, segregation, gangs, and violence. All of this happens just a few blocks away from hip cafes and brand new apartment buildings. These little ten-year-old children live the inequality we hear about all the time. We might not be able to solve this blatant disparity in their childhood, but through education, we can equip their fight to become leaders and change our world for the better.

Their fight isn't an easy one.

It requires leaving all the stress of their home lives at the door and walking in ready to take risks and persevere in their studies. It requires living in a world where they have to prove themselves more just because of the color of their skin. They do it anyway. I hold high expectations for my students, and they reach them time and again. These kids are wide-eyed, passionate learners, and, with your help, future leaders.

My Project

We all know and understand what excessive stress can do to our well-being. Not only can we barely focus or relax, but we can even become physically ill! Imagine being a 10-year-old kid and going through all of that! I teach 18 fifth graders, all of whom deal with different pressures and stressors at home AND in school. 5th grade is a tough year! This can often lead to aggression, frustration, and emotional breakdowns. We all need a break sometimes! That's why I want to create a "Break Center" where kids can go to release their aggressions and take a minute to relax, helping them return to their learning productively. This would also teach them how to manage their emotions by helping them recognize their own warning signs, and teaching them how to work through and release these emotions in a way that is not harmful to themselves or others.

If my students are struggling to work through negative emotions, they're not learning.

That's why I believe that the emotional well-being of my students is just as vital as, if not more than, their academic well-being. We need to teach our students to read, write, multiply, and divide, but we also need to teach them how to handle things like anger, frustration, and stress. If they can't manage these things, they'll struggle in middle school, high school, college, and in their careers.

The materials I'm requesting will all come together to form a "Break Center", where kids can get permission to go if they feel that they need it. This includes fidget toys, stress balls, a timer, and an iPad case, so my personal iPad can be protected as they use it for breathing exercise apps.

This will make a world of a difference in my classroom!

Ms. Herbig PS 34 Franklin D Roosevelt Grades 3-5

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 19628604 Medium Clip Box, Clear with Blue Aquarium Latches, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
iPad Air 2 Case,iPad 6 Case,Aceguarder®New Design[Waterproof][Shockproof][Scratchproof][Drop resistance]Super Protection Cover Case iPad Air2(iPad 6)(2015) (black-red) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mesh-and-Marble Fidget Toy (8-pack) - Stress / Anxiety Relief for Adults and Kids - BPA Free • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
4 Pull and Stretch Stress Relief Bounce Ball Red, Blue, Green, Orange, 4E's Novelty + bonus sticker • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Tangle Jr. Original Fidget Toy, Set of 3 • Amazon Business $10.81 1 $10.81
Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers Combo Pack (20663) • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
Rhode Island Novelty Puffer Balls (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $6.35 1 $6.35

Materials cost

$100.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$132.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.32

Total project goal

$155.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $155.49

4 Donors

-$155.00

Donations toward project cost

-$131.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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 $0.00

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