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Ms. Elena from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Breaks Need Support

Help me give my students a variety of multi-sensory tools, workbooks, comfy seating and snacks to support their mental health and well-being when they may need a supportive break during stressful times.

  • $1,064 goal

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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

I am requesting a variety of supportive tools to help my students when they require breaks during the day at school. Multi-sensory stress relief items can help students self-regulate; workbooks can support students in learning coping skills to use when faced with stressful situations; snacks can end pangs of hunger that can distract from learning and healing; and comfortable seating can help students take a moment to relax and recharge.

Being in school 6-7 hours a day can be stressful for many of our students, especially if they are experiencing anxiety, depression, and symptoms related to exposure to traumatic events.

The items I am requesting can support my students when they need a break from class and need help to regulate emotions, decrease negative symptoms of anxiety, depression and trauma and simply work towards healing.

Ms. Elena Brooklyn International High School Grades 9-12

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $34.97 3 $104.91
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 - Gray Rabbit Fur 3' • Amazon Business $89.24 1 $89.24
Break Box Big Party Snack Box 75/Pack (700-S0026) • Staples $86.43 1 $86.43
Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair: 3' Memory Foam Furniture Bean Bag - Medium Sofa with Soft Micro Fiber Cover - Tangerine • Amazon Business $80.52 1 $80.52
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Lime 3' • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Royal Blue • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
76 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set, Stress Relief and Anti-Anxiety Bundle Sensory Toys for Kids Adults, Cool Fidget Packs with Mochi Squishy, Magic Rainbow Ball, Motion Timer, Flippy Chain,Stress Ball... • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Chex Mix Traditional Savory Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 60 Bags/Pack (GEM1240) • Staples $38.41 2 $76.82
Keebler Sandwich Crackers, Single Serve Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (45 Packs) • Amazon Business $17.99 4 $71.96
Slow Rising Stress Ball 50 Pack: Mini Squishy Ball Bulk for Kids Anxiety Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Toy, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy, Prize Box Toys for Classroom, Stocking Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $39.06 1 $39.06
We! Connect Cards - Icebreaker Conversation Card Games | Conversation Starter Cards | Team Building Games for Work | Connections Game & Group Games for Adults | Featured by TEDx (60 Cards) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills (New Books For Teens) • Amazon Business $18.86 1 $18.86
The Teens Self-Regulation Workbook: Empowering Teenagers to Understand, Handle and Master Their Emotions With Success ThroughCBT Exercises and Coping Strategies (Life Skills Mastery) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Try Not to Laugh Challenge - Would Your Rather? - EWW Edition • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$860.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$903.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.46

Total project goal

$1,063.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,063.04

1 Donor

-$1,063.04

Donations toward project cost

-$903.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$159.46

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