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Ms. Allocco 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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Mindfulness and Kindness

Help me give my students moments of calm, love and mindfulness during difficult moments.

  • $406 goal

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My Project

I've been told by students that my motto is "kindness and empathy," two things I try to model daily for my students, and encourage them to practice. For so many students the music room is their safe place. They can be vulnerable and trusting. They can take risks. And this also means there are often many tears and moments where big emotions show themselves as students learn to navigate self expression and authenticity.

My classroom is always a safe space for students to be who they are, and feel what they feel knowing they will receive love and validation.

I implement the DBT Steps-A skills in my classroom and in addition to having tissues on hand, I also like to provide moments where we can use our bodies to come back and settle into the present. Whether it's through fidget toy, or the movement of eating little goldfish, or a sip of water, or taking a moment to let the chocolate melt on your tongue, I use these little moments to help students stay grounded. And even though teenagers may not admit it, who doesn't want a little animal friend or piece of chocolate when you're sad. These items may seem silly or unconventional for high school, but they are all tried and true in helping students feel welcomed and loved in hard moments.

Ms. Allocco Brooklyn High School of the Arts Grades 9-12

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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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 1.5 oz., 72 Packs/Box (CAM13539) • Quill.com $57.99 2 $115.98
HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Candy Pieces 66.7 oz. (HEC33458) • Staples $27.63 2 $55.26
Kleenex Boutique Standard Facial Tissues 2-Ply 90 Sheets/Box 6/Pack (21271) • Staples $14.69 3 $44.07
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $21.72 2 $43.44
500 Pack 5oz Paper Cups, Multicolor Paper Disposable Cups, Small Mouthwash Cups, Cold Beverage Drinking Cup for Party, Travel and Event (Dots) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
3 Pack Push Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys, Sensory Fidget Poppers Push Bubble Toy, Silicone Squeeze Autism Anxiety Stress Relief Educational Popping Toys for Kids Adults Clown Fish Whale Turtle • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39

Materials cost

$310.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$344.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.84

Total project goal

$405.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $405.61

1 Donor

-$202.80

Donations toward project cost

-$172.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.42

match offer

-$202.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$172.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.42

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 $0.00

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