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Ms. McKinney from Dallas, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Journey to Joy! Nurturing Sixth Graders' Emotional Growth

Help me give my students a large bean bag chair for SEL reflection, a roll of tickets for positive reinforcement, and a classroom store with snacks and rewards to promote behavior management and academic success.

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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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In my sixth-grade classroom, I have the joy of teaching a vibrant group of students who bring boundless energy and curiosity to our daily learning adventures. Alongside their academic growth, I'm dedicated to nurturing their social and emotional development through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

In my sixth-grade classroom, I teach a lively group of students who bring boundless energy and curiosity to our learning.

Alongside their academic growth, I focus on nurturing their social and emotional development through Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

SEL equips students with skills to understand and manage emotions, set goals, show empathy, build relationships, and make responsible decisions. These skills are crucial for academic success and lifelong well-being.

A key part of this project is a large bean bag chair for our SEL corner. This space will be a sanctuary for mindfulness activities, where students can practice self-reflection and emotional resilience. Providing a comfortable environment is essential for helping them manage stress and emotions, improving their readiness to learn.

I will also use a roll of tickets as positive reinforcement. Students earn tickets for meeting expectations like participation and kindness, redeeming them biweekly at our classroom store for snacks and school supplies. This system encourages positive behavior and instills pride and accountability.

My students are diverse, each bringing unique strengths to our community. Your support will empower them to develop essential social and emotional skills. By donating, you're enriching our learning environment and investing in their future success. Thank you for considering a contribution to help us create a supportive and nurturing classroom where every student can thrive.

Ms. McKinney
HBCU Alum HBCU Alum Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
artPOP! 3-Tier Rolling Cart - Black • Blick Art Materials $34.99 3 $104.97
Sofa Sack - Plush Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chairs for Kids, Teens, Adults - Memory Foam Beanless Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Foam Filled Furniture for Dorm Room - Tangerine 5' • Amazon Business $87.48 1 $87.48
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 2 $66.42
Milky Way Twix 3 Musketeers and Snickers Minis Chocolate Candy Bars 62.6 oz. 205 Pieces (220-00016) • Staples $33.24 1 $33.24
Raffle Tickets - 4 Rolls of 2000 Tickets) 8,000 Total Smile Raffle Tickets (4 Assorted Colors) • Amazon Business $30.34 1 $30.34
Airheads Variety Chewy Candy (220-00705) • Staples $28.37 1 $28.37
SKITTLES & STARBURST Variety Pack Full Size Chewy Candy Assortment, 62.79 oz, 30 Count • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Ring Pop Hard Candy Pops, Variety Pack, 560 grams, 40 Count • Amazon Business $25.74 1 $25.74
Candy Variety Pack - Assorted Candy Party Mix - 4 LB Bag - Candy Assortment - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Candy Bulk – Pinata Candy - Mixed Candy - Queen Jax - Deluxe Candy Mix • Amazon Business $25.36 1 $25.36
June Gold 72 Mechanical Pencils, 0.9 mm HB #2 Lead, 2 Lead Dispensers/w 160 Refills & 16 Refill Erasers, Break Resistant Lead, Convenient Side Click & Soft Non-Slip Grip • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Dum Dums Original Pops Candy, Assorted Colors, Pack of 200, Orange - Cotton • School Specialty $24.59 1 $24.59
100 Pcs Fun Pencils for Kids Bulk Pompom Fluffy Pencils Cute Fuzzy Pencil Multicolored Wooden Pencil Colorful with Fur Ball for Children Students School Classroom Birthday Party Favor Rewards Gift • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sour Patch Kids Assorted Gummy Candy 240 (AMC4314700) • Staples $20.78 1 $20.78
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
35Pcs Stress Balls, Squishy Squeeze Balls Bulk, Small Sensory Balls, ADHD Stress Relief for Adults , Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $18.31 1 $18.31
ZOnFRTO 64 Packs Galaxy Putty Slime, Party Favor for Kids Girls & Boys, Adults, Non Sticky, Unscented，Stress & Anxiety Relief, Wet, Super Soft Sludge Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Plug in LED String Lights, 16ft/5m 50 LED Bulb Warm White Globe Fairy Lights for Holiday/Christmas/Wedding/Party Indoor Outdoor Decoration • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
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 1 $9.99
24 Packs Mini Pop Fidget Toy Pack Simple Bubble Poping Keychain, Squeeze Stress Relief Sensory Hand Toy, Office Desk Pops Bulk Toys Gradution Student Gifts for Girls Boys Party Favors for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Gersoniel Inspirational Gift Notepads Mini Motivational Journal Bulk Small Pocket Note Pads Modern Farmhouse Words Notebooks Coworker Gifts for Kids Women School Office Home(Retro Style, 36 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 14 oz., (HEC55686) • Quill.com $9.99 1 $9.99
24 Pieces Cute Cartoon Gel Ink Pens Fun Animal Novelty Pens for Kids Black Ink Back to School Present Pens Bulk(Animal Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$672.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.46

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$715.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.23

Total project goal

$841.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $841.51

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$8.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

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 $831.51

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