Overcoming Barriers and Challenges Through Practice, Support and Safe Space!
My students need fidgets, journals, headphones and other tools to further develop their identities, work through Anxiety, ADHD, Depression and other learning challenges that keep them from completing their work and being in school in general.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Wilbur's classroom raised $591
This project is fully funded
My Students
Our school culture highlights our diverse, inclusive population. We are proud to offer a Michigan Merit-Based curriculum with Art Integration in every aspect of our program.
We are an intimate, art-based, community with a significant LGBTQ+ population where students can follow their dreams in the arts including vocal and instrumental music, creative writing, visual or performing arts; provided their mental health needs are met!
Our school includes approximately 350 students from multiple surrounding counties. Our students come from a variety socioeconomic backgrounds including free or reduced lunch recipients totaling more than 40% of the student body. Many of our students struggle financially to get to school every-day in pursuit of expanding their artistic experiences and further developing their talents.
With your support, we can provide cost-effective strategies within the school to decrease anxiety. They will also improve focus, organization, retention, attendance and overall classroom performance and productivity in school. We support maximum educational, social and subsequently, post-secondary education and career success.
Many of our families are unable to afford these vital necessities due to struggles with limited income, job loss, homelessness, or various other reasons. These tools in conjunction with opportunities to practice use in a supportive environment is paramount!
My Project
Suddenly the nervousness sets in... Trying to catch your breath, you want to get out. You want to run and scream but no words come out. You don't want anyone to see you but it feels like all eyes are upon you which makes the breathing even more impossible. You're immobilized and it feels like it will never get better...
Panic Attacks, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Identity, Learning Disabilities- many of our students struggle with different challenges that make learning so much more difficult.
With the support of generous donors, we could provide the tools that support our students through difficult moments within the school day where they spend so much of their young lives. We can ensure they will have ample time and opportunity to practice effective organizational and coping strategies such as the use of stress balls, fidgets, headphones (noise cancelling for non-instructional time) and journals in conjunction with staff support and a safe place. Our students aim to fully embody who they are and prepare for their transitions into post- secondary education and employment.
These tools allow our students to utilize their newfound strategies within the classroom with minimal (if any) disruption to their own learning and the learning of others. Students will also have the opportunity to go to the Social Work, Counseling or Parent Liaison's offices during especially difficult moments with additional tool availability including kinetic sand and staff support to introduce and practice utilization of a multitude of coping strategies and tools.
When students are able to access the tools and support they need at school, attendance and academic performance both improve! At AAW, we strive to support our students in becoming the most successful, hard-working, well-balanced young adults they can be to support them in meeting their goals.
More than three‑quarters 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
Rhode Island Novelty Assorted Squeeze Ball, 25-Piece(Discontinued by manufacturer)
• Amazon Business
$12.15
2
$24.30
Kinetic Sand Float Reusable Pouch, Aqua Blue
• Amazon Business
$11.50
2
$23.00
Mesh Squishy Ball (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$11.40
2
$22.80
Kinetic Sand Float Reusable Pouch, Aqua Green
• Amazon Business
$7.48
3
$22.44
Kinetic Sand Build 2-Pound Play Pack (1 lb Green, 1 lb Pink)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
HuanX35 Pack of 24 Portable Steno Books Memo Cute Mini Diary Notebook,88mm X 125 mm, White Paper, Assorted Covers, 20 Sheets Per Book (20sheet, 24pcs)
• Amazon Business
$16.79
1
$16.79
FIDGET TOYS FOR ADHD KIDS & ADULTS |Increase Focus, Reduce & relief Stress Anxiety and Nerves|e-Book by Ash Brand|Therapy Marble Sensory gadget|Strong Sewing|Ideal for ADD OCD Autism(Pack of 9)
• Amazon Business
$11.87
1
$11.87
International Arrivals is now newly OOLY, Pocket Pal Journal, Pack of 8, 3.5" x 5", Color Appeel (118-CA)
• Amazon Business
$9.21
1
$9.21
International Arrivals is now newly OOLY, Pocket Pal Mini Journals, Quotations, Set of 8, (118-QT)
• Amazon Business
$9.04
1
$9.04
Materials cost
$462.20
Vendor shipping charges
$3.08
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.93
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$502.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.63
Total project goal
$590.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$590.84
15 Donors
-$585.32
Donations toward project cost
-$497.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$87.79
match offer
-$5.50
Match offer toward project cost
-$4.68
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Wilbur and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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