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Ms. Duffin from Salt Lake City, UT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please Help My Students Succeed!

Help me give my students Sensory and self-soothe items, stress management group supplies, therapy books, activities, craft materials and office supplies.

  • $992 goal

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My Students

I work with a student that is very diverse, most of whom come from low-income households, so they don't have access to many resources outside of the school setting.

These students I work with have experienced a huge increase in their stress and anxiety due to Covid and are in need of a lot of support to help them better regulate emotionally.

However, they are so open to receiving support and it is inspiring and heartening to see them take what they learn and change their lives for the better.

My Project

The items I have requested in my project are aimed at helping students to have access to supports to help them better manage negative emotions and behaviors.

Due to the increase in stress and anxiety in my students, related to the impact of Covid, the students in my low-income school are in need of much more access to mindfulness and stress management materials, to help them better manage these emotions.

Most of them come from low-income households, so they cannot afford these items on their own.

The mindfulness group I run is a lunch group, so having snacks for them helps to make it a more supportive experience at that time of day. I have asked for many different types of sensory items that can be used for self-soothing and self-regulation in my office, at school, and at home.

I go to different schools that do not have a white noise machine, and maintaining privacy for students is important, so I asked for one as part of my project.

These low-income schools do not have funding for therapeutic books and activities or craft materials either, so I have asked for several of these to help my students better meet their mental health needs.

Thank you so much for caring about these students and for your support.

Ms. Duffin West High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Compatible Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks STEM Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls Learning by Playing Montessori Toys Building Magnets Toys for Kids - 68pcs Advanced Set • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Fidget Toy Pack, Sensory Toys Bundle for Stress Relief, Anti-Anxiety, Relaxing, and Calming for Kids and Adults, Hand Therapy Pack for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.95 2 $37.90
M&M'S Milk Chocolate, M&M'S Peanut, SNICKERS, TWIX & MILKY WAY Individually Wrapped Bulk Variety Pack Chocolate Candy Assortment, 45.45 oz, 90 Pieces Bag • Amazon Business $18.15 2 $36.30
Frito-Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $17.98 2 $35.96
VIZ-PRO Magnetic Dry Erase White Board, 36 X 24 Inches, Black Aluminium Frame • Amazon Business $34.50 1 $34.50
24 Stress Balls - Bulk Pack of 2.5" Stress Balls - Treasure Box Classroom Prizes, Party Favors, Or Just to De-Stress (2 Dozen) Assorted Designs and Colors for Kids, Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $16.97 2 $33.94
Fidget Toys Set with Stress Balls for Kids, Teens and Adults, 32 Pack Stretchy Sensory Tool with Liquid Motion Timer for ADHD, Autism and Anxiety, Fun Fidgeting Game for Classroom and Office • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Working with Teens • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Journal/Ruled Notebook - Hardcover Ruled Journal with Thick Paper, 5.8" x 8.4", Back Pocket + Bookmark + Round Corner Paper + Banded, Navy Floral • Amazon Business $2.99 10 $29.90
TOTIKA Mindfulness - A Therapeutic Stacking Game Pomoting Self-Care, Empathy and Mindfulness During a Pandemic • Amazon Business $27.00 1 $27.00
Scented Tea Lights Candles Variety Pack - 90 Pcs Bulk Scented Candles - Scented Tealight Candles - Set of 15 X 6 Fragrances - Lavender, French Vanilla, Rose, Apple Cinnamon, Lilac, Black Cherry • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 2 $25.76
Divorce Workbook for Children: Help for Kids to Overcome Difficult Family Changes and Grow Up Happy • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Fun Social Skills and Therapy Game for Adults and Teenagers: CBT Therapeutic Family Game for Meaningful Conversations and Open Communication, Leading to Better Relationships. Great Counseling Tool. • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
Head Rush - Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Game That Develops Mindfulness, Self Awareness, and Communication • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
DBT + EI + CBT Mastery Guide: 3 BOOKS IN 1 – Master your Emotions and Manage Anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Easysleep Sound White Noise Machine with 25 Soothing Sounds and Night Lights with Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume and 5 Sleep Timer Powered by AC or USB for Sleeping Relaxation (White) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sensory Toys Set 38 Pack, Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Adults and Kids, Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy - Perfect for ADHD Add Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Ruled Notebook/Journal - Lined Journal with Premium Thick Paper, 8.4" X 6.25", College Ruled Spiral Journal/Notebook, Banded with Exquisite Inner Pocket, Hardcover • Amazon Business $3.49 6 $20.94
101 Trauma-Informed Interventions: Activities, Exercises and Assignments to Move the Client and Therapy Forward • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls: A Guide to Recovery from Sexual Assault and Abuse (Instant Help Books for Teens) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication Skills • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Mindfulness for Kids with ADHD: Skills to Help Children Focus, Succeed in School, and Make Friends (Instant Help Books) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
ADHD Workbook for Kids: Helping Children Gain Self-Confidence, Social Skills, and Self-Control (Instant Help Book for Parents & Kids) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Playlearn Therapy Putty - 5 Strengths - Stress Putty for Kids and Adults - Extra Soft to Firm • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Mr. Sketch Chiseled Tip Marker, 2054594, 22 Assorted Scented Markers • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Mead Composition Book, Wide Ruled Comp Book, Writing Journal Notebook with Lined Paper, Home School Supplies for College Students & K-12, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets, Black Marble (09910) • Amazon Business $2.68 5 $13.40
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes, Social Dice, Autism Therapy, Ice Breaker Cubes, Foam Cubes, 6 Pieces, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Let's Be Friends: A Workbook to Help Kids Learn Social Skills & Make Great Friends • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Tootsie Roll Child's Play Favorites, Funtastic Candy Variety Mix Bag, Peanut Free, Gluten Free, 5 Pounds • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens: Improve Focus, Get Organized, and Succeed • Amazon Business $12.16 1 $12.16
The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook for Kids: Help for Children to Cope with Stress, Anxiety, and Transitions (Instant Help /New Harbinger) • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
SOCIAL SKILL PROCDURES FOR AUTISTIC TEENS: Tips for Working on Conversation Skills, Social life, Austism and Friendship, Taking Care of me • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
KAR4KLEANER Stretchy Gel Toy for Anxiety and Stress Sensory Fidget Toy Stress Relief Toy Squishy Gel for Relaxing Calming Anti-Anxiety Fun Reusable Squeeze Gel Toy for Boy Girl Teens Adult(Red) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Grid Notebook/Journal - Squared journal/Grid Notebook, Premium Thick Paper, 5.7"×8.5", Inner pocket, Attached ruler, Elastic closure, Round corner, Page Quick Page Finder, Gold & Pink Marble Pattern • Amazon Business $3.29 1 $3.29

Materials cost

$800.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$842.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.66

Total project goal

$991.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $991.05

1 Donor

-$991.05

Donations toward project cost

-$842.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.66

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