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Ms. Montenegro from Maywood, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning How to Take Care of Our Mental Health

Help me give my students the space and tools to manage and improve their mental health via our counseling groups and strategies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Montenegro's classroom raised $245

This project is fully funded

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

Small group discussions and calm room activities can be highly effective tools for supporting social-emotional development, particularly for individuals with sensory processing challenges, anxiety, or other emotional needs.

They can help with emotional regulation.

Coloring and counseling groups provide a calming outlet for emotions such as anxiety, frustration, or restlessness. Coloring and Drawing encourages and promotes mindfulness and reducing emotional overwhelm.

They also help with improving focus and attention. Tools help individuals channel excess energy in a structured way, allowing them to better focus during social or learning activities. A calmer, more regulated state makes individuals more likely to engage in social interactions and group activities.

Building emotional awareness is important. I teach coping techniques that individuals can use independently during emotional distress.

We plan to use the markers and coloring book when students come see the counseling support staff, seeking support for emotional and support guidance and during group counseling sessions.

Ms. Montenegro Maywood Center Enriched Studies Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creative SEL: Using Hands-On Projects to Boost Social-Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $26.94 1 $26.94
Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Color Burst Colors, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $23.91 1 $23.91
Crayola Project XL Poster Markers - Set of 4, Classic Colors • Blick Art Materials $5.93 3 $17.79
Mr. Sketch Stix Markers - Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $5.69 3 $17.07
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 1 $14.21
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.08 1 $9.08
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (30075/30072) • Staples $7.99 1 $7.99
Magnetic Dry Erase Markers Fine: 12 Colors Erasable Whiteboard Markers Fine Point with Eraser Cap, Low Odor White Board Dry Erase Pens Fine Tip for Kids & Teachers, Home, Office and School Supplies • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Sharpie Flip Chart Tank Permanent Marker Bullet Tip Assorted 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $7.34 1 $7.34
Feelings Coloring Book for Kids: Social Emotional Learning Mandala Words Book 1 (TEACH SEL) • Amazon Business $7.17 1 $7.17
Double Sided Tape for Crafts, Double-Sided Tape for Arts, Scrapbook Supplies, Photography, Gifts Box, Scrapbooking, Card Making, Paper Backing, Tear-by-Hand, 6 Roll Heavy Duty Multi-Size Adhesive Tape • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers, Assorted Pastel Colors, Set of 20 - Durable • School Specialty $5.47 1 $5.47
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 2 $4.98
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set of 12 • School Specialty $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$159.82

Vendor shipping charges

$0.85

Sales tax

$14.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.65

Total project goal

$244.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$244.34

4 Donors

-$244.34

Donations toward project cost

-$207.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.65

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$0.00

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