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

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Strengthening Mental Health Support throughout the School Day

Help me give my students the tools to create a safe space for themselves in school when experiencing a mental health crisis and also support managing anxiety in the classroom through tools that they will have access to.

  • $504 goal

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My Project

As a Guidance Counselor, I teach my students skills and strategies to support their Mental Health. It is important for students to have the opportunity to not only understand and put these skills to use but, as High Schoolers, practice managing their emotions not just in a Guidance office but in the classroom and in the real world as well.

These materials, such as fidgets, bean bags and stress balls will further support my work as a Guidance Counselor in counseling sessions but it is my hope that I can also place these materials inside the classroom so that when students are in need, they can practice managing their stress and anxiety and using these tools so they can re-engage in their school work.

Mental health support is ongoing and happens in all spaces and these materials will help students embody this philosophy and also empower teachers to engage in supporting students in their Mental Health as we are all responsible and stakeholders.

Ms. Rachelle Quest to Learn 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. Rachelle

New York, 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

200 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Duncan Oversized Bean Bag Chair for Kids and Adults, Foam-Filled Beanbag Chair with Machine Washable Cover, Navy Blue • Amazon Business $150.99 1 $150.99
Fun and Function - Weighted Sensory Knot Ball - Giant Stretchy Sensory Tool for Children with Special Needs - Use as Fidget Toy, Weighted Lap Pad, Hand Strengthener - 12" Diameter - 5.5 lbs - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $122.75 1 $122.75
Bouncyband Fidget Phone – Realistic Smart Phone and Sensory Device, ADHD Toys for Increasing Focus, Relieving Anxiety and More • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Bouncyband Foot Roller for Restless Feet and More – Comforting and Therapeutic Sensory Fidget Device, Sensory and ADHD Tools for Increasing Focus, Relieving Anxiety and More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Social Anxiety Relief for Teens: The Workbook: Practical CBT Exercises and Coping Skills to Build Confidence, Control Anxiety, and Thrive in Social Situations (Mental Health Books for Teens) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Allura & Arcia 52 Stress Less & Self Care Cards - Mindfulness & Meditation Exercises - Anxiety Relief & Relaxation • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
KLT Stress Balls for Adults and Kids: 3PCS Sensory Balls to Anxiety Relief, Anti Fidget Toys Squishy Squeeze Ball for Kids with Autism, Classroom Prizes and Stocking Stuffers (2.5") • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$392.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$428.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.57

Total project goal

$503.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$503.81

2 Donors

-$503.81

Donations toward project cost

-$428.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.57

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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