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Ms. Starks from Moncks Corner, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters Most

Help me give my students resources to improve their mental health and quality of life.

  • 9 donors
  • $543 goal

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My Project

If our mental health isn't in tact, everything else will be out of wack! It is so important to pay attention to the way our brains are operating to ensure everything else runs smoothly. Sometimes we don't realize how important this is for people of all age groups, especially elementary aged students.

This project will help me provide resources to my students to help them navigate challenges they may face in their early years.

Despite their age, and little experience navigating this Earth, elementary aged students are faced with difficult times just like adults. It is so important that we lay the foundation, and teach them how to regulate their emotions early.

I hope to be able to provide my students with the best resources possible to minimize their struggles, and maximize their opportunities for growth. Any little donation would be beneficial to making this a reality!

Ms. Starks Berkeley Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Moncks Corner, SC View local requests

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

600 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $48.43 1 $48.43
A Little SPOT of Feelings 9 Plush Toys with Activity Book Box Set • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
hand2mind Learn About Feelings Activity Set (92868) • Quill.com $24.04 1 $24.04
Color Noise Sound Machines with 10 Colors Night Light 25 Soothing Sounds and Sleep White Noise Machine 32 Volume Levels 5 Timers Adjustable Brightness Memory Function for Adults Kids Baby • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
CBT Toolbox for Depressed, Anxious & Suicidal Children and Adolescents: Over 220 Worksheets and Therapist Tips to Manage Moods, Build Positive Coping Skills & Develop Resiliency • Amazon Business $17.93 1 $17.93
uoyien Feelings Chart For kids Mental Health Posters Help Students Understand Emotions Poster Calm Corner Special Education Classroom Decorations Preschool Classroom Supplies Unframed 16x24in • Amazon Business $17.77 1 $17.77
Crayola Construction Paper - 9" x 12", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 240 • Blick Art Materials $7.06 2 $14.12
Lewo Wooden Stacking Board Games Building Blocks for Kids Boys Girls- 48 Pieces • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Really Good Stuff Social-Emotional Learning Conversation Cards for Home- Set of 18-Help Kids Learn and Discuss Feelings-Activities to Express Emotions • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
I Choose to Calm My Anger: A Colorful, Picture Book About Anger Management And Managing Difficult Feelings and Emotions (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Empathy Workbook for Kids: 50 Activities to Learn About Kindness, Compassion, and Other People's Feelings (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.93 1 $11.93
hand2mind Rolling for Feelings Dice Game, Therapy Games, Play Therapy Toys, Social Emotional Learning, Emotional Regulation for Kids, Social Skills Activities for Kids, School Counselor Supplies • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87
Therapy Games for Kids: 100 Activities to Boost Self-Esteem, Improve Communication, and Build Coping Skills • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need. • Amazon Business $11.01 1 $11.01
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.20 5 $11.00
Ninja Life Hacks: Growth Mindset Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $10.01 1 $10.01
SANTSUN How I'm Feeling Today?Posters, Feelings Chart(Emotions Poster) for Toddler and Kid. Perfect Educational Tool and Classroom Decorations for Classroom, Homeschool, Teachers and Parents(17x24in) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
My Mouth is a Volcano Activity and Idea Book: Activities to Help Children Stop Interrupting • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror (91294) • Quill.com $9.80 1 $9.80
Ninja Life Hacks: Angry Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Anger Management Workbook, Social ... for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Memory Match Game, Emotion Cards for Kids, Matching Card Game, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Play Therapy Games for Kids, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Crayola Colors of the World Markers - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $8.66 1 $8.66
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.64 1 $8.64
My Mouth Is a Volcano! - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $7.99 1 $7.99
Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking and Listening, and Understanding Social Rules • Amazon Business $7.94 1 $7.94
Ninja Life Hacks: Calm Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Ninja Life Hacks: Positive Ninja Activity Book: (Mindful Activity Books for Kids, Emotions and Feelings Activity Books, Social Skills Activities for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $7.77 1 $7.77
Kids Like Mine - Skin Like Mine - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.53 1 $6.53

Materials cost

$388.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $27.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$461.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.39

Total project goal

$542.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $542.60

7 Donors

-$368.66

Donations toward project cost

-$317.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.80

match offer

-$168.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$143.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

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