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Mrs. Hartley from Norwalk, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kindness Culture

Help me give my students rewards for showing kindness in our learning community.

  • $498 goal

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

This project expired on June 20, 2024.

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 Project

We're on a mission to sprinkle our hallways with kindness and paint our classrooms with empathy, one smile at a time! We believe in rewarding our students not just for their brains, but for their hearts too, through our PRIDE program.

Our 'cart of kindness' is bursting with supplies designed to make empathy and community service not just a lesson, but a lifestyle.

Imagine stress balls that don't just bust stress but also teach patience, Caliart markers that 'draw' us closer to each other, and dice that 'roll' out kindness games. Our heart-shaped polished stones are not just stones; they're stepping-stones to empathy. Air-dry clay and Easter mochi squishy toys that add smiles to students for showing kindness in our community. The kindness stickers will help us remember to show our kindness and earn points to purchase gifts because in our school kindness is rewarding for everyone!

By funding our 'cart of kindness,' you're not just giving us supplies; you're helping us promote a culture of kindness and a community of empathy.

Mrs. Hartley Ponus Ridge Steam Academy Grades 6-8

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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Norwalk, CT View local requests

More than half 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

600 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Four (4) Squeezy Animal Bead Plush Squeezable Fidget Toy (Sweet Treats) • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
Caliart 41 Colors Dual Tip Art Markers Permanent Alcohol Based Markers Colored Artist Drawing Marker Pens Highlighters With Case for Coloring Animation Illustration Painting Card Making Underlining • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
SHARPIE Liquid Highlighter, Chisel Tip Highlighters, Assorted Colors, 10 Count • Amazon Business $11.72 7 $82.04
36 Colors Magic Clay Nature Color DIY Air Dry Clay with Tools as Best Present for Children Toy for Kids • Amazon Business $12.79 4 $51.16
Nuenen 108 Pcs Worry Stones Natural Heart Gemstones Heart Shaped Healing Crystal Stones Bulks 0.8 Inch Heart Palm Pocket Carved Heart Stones Decor for Witchcraft Supplies (Elegant Style) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
100Pcs Easter Mochi Squishy Toys,Mini Cute Squeeze Toys Easter Gifts Stress Reliever Anxiety Packs for Kids Easter Basket Stuffers,Easter Egg Hunt Party Favors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
50Pcs Be Kind Stickers Pack, Inspirational Quote, Kindness Aesthetic Decal | Vinyl Waterproof Kindness Stickers for Water Bottle,Laptop,Phone,Scrapbook,Journal Gifts for Kids Teens Adults(Be Kind) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Blackout Dice, 50-Pack - 16 mm Bulk Six-Sided Square Piece Set with Colorful Neon Pips - Replacement Gaming Supplies - Extra Board Game Pieces and Retro Accessories • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
800pcsTeacher Stickers Classroom Stickers Motivational Stickers for Kids Stickers for Students (800 pcs Teacher Stickers) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$387.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.62

Total project goal

$497.48

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