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Ms. Simon from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Small Groups to Support Mental Health

Help me give my students materials, supplies and snacks to support their engagement during our small groups!

  • $510 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our students deal with many stressors both inside and out of the school building. We want to support the mental health of our students through engaging and purposeful small groups. The requested materials will be used to support students who are participating in small groups to support their mental health throughout the year. Small groups are an important component to comprehensive school counseling programs, but take many factors to make them a success.

The small group materials will directly support the mental health growth of our students.

The curriculum books will be used to provide skill building and content to students. The snacks will be used as incentives for group participation. The buzzer system will be integral to keeping students engaged in the learning and be able to keep their attention.

Previous groups have not been as successful as we hoped due to a lack of materials. Students have provided feedback that they enjoy interactive activities, good content, and snacks when they are pulled for group. We have seen the difference in student receptiveness when it comes to materials used, and having a solid group curriculum along with ways to keep them engaged, will help our students grow.

Ms. Simon North Grand 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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Chicago, IL 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

250 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trebisky Wireless Buzzer System for Game Show 8 Players Jeopardy Quiz Bowl Answer Buzzer w/ Light, Sound for Classroom Educational Learning Family Feud Adult Trivia Game Night Lockout,Back to School • Amazon Business $189.25 1 $189.25
Girls in Real Life Situations: Grades 6-12 • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Building Champions: A Small-Group Counseling Curriculum for Boys • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
103 Group Activities and TIPS (Treatment Ideas & Practical Strategies) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
150 More Group Therapy Activities & TIPS • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $17.28 1 $17.28
60 Pcs Calm Strips|Anxiety Sensory Stickers| Breath Strips|Anxiety Relief Items for Mood Calming| 2 Different Textured Tactile Rough Stress Relief Stickers for Teacher,Office Workers,Adults • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
The Teen Girl's Anxiety Survival Guide: Ten Ways to Conquer Anxiety and Feel Your Best (The Instant Help Solutions Series) • Amazon Business $10.13 1 $10.13
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
50PCS Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Calm Stickers for Relieve Adults Kids Teens Fidgets Stress Office&Classroom Supplies Anxiety Relief Items with Tactile Textured Surface Patterns(Multi) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$396.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$432.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.39

Total project goal

$509.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $509.27

2 Donors

-$507.88

Donations toward project cost

-$432.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.39

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