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Mrs. Spicher from Youngstown, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters

Help me give my students items to use in the classroom to conduct social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.

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My Project

Poor mental health in adolescence is more than feeling blue. It can impact many areas of a teen’s life. Youth with poor mental health may struggle with school and grades, decision making, and their health. Mental health problems in youth often go hand-in-hand with other health and behavioral risks like increased risk of drug use, experiencing violence, and higher risk sexual behaviors that can lead to HIV, STDs, and unintended pregnancy.

Because many health behaviors and habits are established in adolescence that will carry over into adult years, it is very important to help youth develop good mental health.

For our project, we would like to create care baskets for students who are having a hard time. Our students have formed a group of kids who want to help other kids. They will identify students who are having a hard time, whether that be physically or mentally. They will create care baskets using the items requested in this project, in hopes to let them know they are not alone, someone cares, and to never give up. To do this, we have requested sensory stickers, motivational tokens, motivational coloring books and other supplies to put in the baskets.

Mrs. Spicher Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 9-12

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

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.

More about Mrs. Spicher

Youngstown, OH 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

144 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boogie Board Re-Write Tablet - LCD Writing Tablet for Kids, 8 Screen - Whiteboard & Dry Erase Board Alternative, Writing and Drawing Tablet for Learning and Education • Amazon Business $16.19 8 $129.52
Ticonderoga Sharpened Pencils #2 HB Premium Wood Latex-Free Eraser (3 Pack) - 216 Total Pencils • Amazon Business $52.87 1 $52.87
Feety Chair Bands for ADHD Kids (5-Pack) Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Students with Fidgety Feet to Kick and Bounce, Sensory Fidget Bands for Chairs and Desks - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $13.50 2 $27.00
150 Pack Pencil Erasers Animal Erasers for Kids Puzzle Erasers 3D Mini Erasers Food Vegetable Sport Fruit Take Apart Eraser Classroom Rewards Game Prizes Treasure Box Party Favors for Kid Gifts • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Happy Birthday! Pencils - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 3 $17.97
Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Removable Folder Pockets, Letter Size, Gray/Bright Pockets (92060) • Amazon Business $7.55 2 $15.10
Carson Dellosa Division Flash Cards for Kids Ages 8+, Division Flash Cards with Numbers 0-12 for 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Math Flash Cards Division • Amazon Business $2.86 5 $14.30
DUAIAI 13 Pieces Industrial Chic Bulletin Board Posters, Inspirational Quote Positive Affirmation Motivational Posters with Welcome Sign for School Decor Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
150 Packs Plastic Positive Affirmation Chips with 50 Motivational Sayings Waterproof Kindness Coins for Classroom Encourage Prizes, 100 Day of School Coins Double Printed, 1.57 Inch (Lively Style) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Neureyte 66 Pieces Birthday Rubber Bracelets(22 Styles),Colored Birthday Wristbands for Birthday Party Favors,Stretch Birthday Rubber Wristbands for Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Carson Dellosa Multiplication Flash Cards 3rd Grade, 4th Grade and 5th Grade, Times Table Flash Cards, Multiplication Flash Cards 0-12, Times Table Facts for Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $1.94 5 $9.70
Inspirational Quote Stickers, 400Pcs Motivational Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop Book Skateboard Phone, Positive Affirmation Stickers for Teens Students Teachers Women • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
URSKYTOUS 35Pcs Animal Erasers Kids Pencil Erasers Bulk Puzzle Erasers Desk Pets Mini Take Apart Erasers Toys for Party Favors,Classroom Students Prizes,Carnival Gifts and Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Positive affirmations coloring book for teens and adults: 40 beautiful floral patterns with inspirational quotes for good vibes, stress-relief, ... mindset. (Inspirational coloring book series) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Gerrii Positive Affirmations Wall Decor Wooden Inspirational Wall Art Motivational Hanging Art Positive Self Love Quotes Mental Health Awareness Decor for Office Bedroom(Heart) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Good Vibes Coloring Book For Teens: A Motivational and Calming Quotes Coloring Book For Teenagers With Positive Sayings and Inspirational Affirmations for Relaxing and Building Confidence • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
70 Punny Kudos Cards – Funny Pun Humor Blank Back Thank You Appreciation & Recognition Postcard – School Lunch Box Kids Notes – Business Employee Motivational Affirmation Bulk Gift – Teacher Reward • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49
600PCS Growth Mindset Stickers Positive Sayings Inspiring Encouraging Affirmation Sticker Sheets for Planner • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Motivational Coloring Book with Empowering Quotes: Motivational and Inspirational Sayings Coloring Book for Adults | An Adult Coloring Book with 100 ... Sayings, Positive Affirmations, and More! • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$384.27

Vendor shipping charges

$0.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.28

Total project goal

$495.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$495.21

1 Donor

-$495.21

Donations toward project cost

-$420.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.28

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