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Ms. Ruggiero from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindful Learning

Help me give my students mindfulness tools, social emotional coping skills, and stress-relief items in order to help them succeed both academically and social emotionally.

  • $562 goal

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My Project

My students are both dedicated and resilient. They are eager and willing to learn, therefore as educators, we want to give them the best resources possible in order to help them do so. Many of our students have experienced trauma and/or barriers to their academic success.

Our school is a college preparatory high school with a focus on medical studies, therefore offering a rigorous academic program.

In order to help my students achieve academic success, I must focus and nurture their mental health through social-emotional learning. This is what we plan to do for them this upcoming school year.

These materials will help my students through our school counseling program. These items will be used during both group and individual mandated sessions in order to support our students who struggle with managing their emotions and building positive social skills. They will also be placed in the "stress relief" corner of my office. These materials will also be available for students in their free time, in their classrooms, and/or if they are in crisis.

Ms. Ruggiero High School for Medical Professions 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 Ms. Ruggiero

Brooklyn, NY 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

400 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Better Me Self Improvement Game - Board Game for Couples, Friends or Family Games Night, Self Help Group Therapy Games, Counseling Games for Teens, Relationship Date Night Ideas • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
(60 Pcs) Fidget Toys Fidgets Sensory Toys Pop Its It Party Favors Figette Toy Pack Bulk Box Stress Autism Autistic for Kids Children Boys Girls Adults Gifts Set Mini Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Eucalyptus 4" Punch-Out Letters • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: How to Build Skills to Navigate Fear, Worry & Panic (teen mental health, social emotional awareness, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Garybank Conversation Cubes W/Tic Tac Toe Game,Great Conversation Starter-Building Relationship,Wooden Block for Family Game Night,School Counselor Supplies,Therapy Icebreaker Game for Kid Teen Adult • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Mindful Arts in the Classroom: Stories and Creative Activities for Social and Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Hadley Designs 9 Eucalyptus Classroom Decor Signs, Welcome Sign For Bulletin Board Decorations, Growth Mindset Classroom Posters Elementary, Middle School Classroom Rule • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Hadley Designs 9 Farmhouse Mental Health Posters For Classroom Elementary - School Counselor Office Decor, Mental Health Therapy Decor For Office, School Counseling Office Decor • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
Mindfulness Cards - Affirmation Cards for Women - Daily Positive Affirmation Cards as Conversation Starter - Self Care & Manifestation for Adults or Teens - Deck of 50 Cards as Mindfulness Gifts • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Guided Art Therapy Card Deck: 75 Activities to Explore Your Feelings and Manage Your Emotional Well-Being • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
98ft Eucalyptus Die-Cut Border Trim Bulletin Board Classroom Border Trim Eucalyptus Themed Border for Photo Wall Bulletin Boards Desks Display Home and School Decorations Green（2 Rolls） • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Safe Space Wall Decor Kids Room Wall Hanging Banner Educational Flag Homeschool Banner Classroom Decor Inclusive Art Wall Hanging Decor Classroom Gift 17.8x11.8 inch • Amazon Business $15.86 1 $15.86
Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Activities: Creative Techniques to Stay Present, Manage Difficult Feelings, and Find Balance • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Allura & Arcia Mindfulness Therapy Game: Teaches Social Skills, Self Care & More for Kids, Teens & Adults. 50 Cards • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
I Feel... Something: Listening to Your Body for Kids (Social Skills for Kids, Interoception for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Simply Boho Motivational Mini Poster Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Mental Health Coloring Book For Teens: 50 Relaxing Drawings to Color. Designed to Help Relax and Relieve Stress. Suitable for Teenagers, Adults and Kids. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
UNO Card Game (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
It's Ok Not To Be Ok Mental Health Coloring Book: Mental Health Quotes Coloring Book For Adults Men And Women. Anxiety Stress Relief Therapy Inspirational Activity Workbook • Amazon Business $7.94 1 $7.94
Mandala Coloring Book For Teens: Reduce Stress and Bring Balance with +100 Mandala Coloring Pages • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
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
Mindfulness Coloring Book for Teens: Reduce Anxiety, Increase Focus, and Spark Creativity • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Anxiety Coloring Book for Teens & Adults to Reduce Stress and Anxious Thoughts • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
13 Pieces Growth Mindset Posters Bulletin Board Decorations Simply Boho Eucalyptus Motivational Classroom Posters Inspirational Growth Mindset Wall Banner for Classroom Teachers Student Supplies • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Anxiety Relief Coloring Book for Teens: Creativity to Find Calm • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$438.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$477.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.20

Total project goal

$561.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $561.33

10 Donors

-$437.08

Donations toward project cost

-$402.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.31

match offer

-$87.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$36.77

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