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

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The Power of Me: Building Identity and Mental Health Awareness

Help me give my students the opportunity to increase, develop and explore their new language.

  • $459 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

My students are English language learners who come from diverse cultural backgrounds. Many of them are navigating the complex process of learning a new language while also trying to better understand who they are and where they fit into the world. Through this project, I aim to help my students explore their personal identities and strengthen their language skills by incorporating sight words into lessons that also prioritize mental health and self-awareness.

By using sight words—simple, high-frequency words that form the foundation of reading—we will create activities and discussions that not only help students improve their language proficiency but also allow them to reflect on their sense of self.

The lessons will encourage students to make connections between the words they learn and their own experiences, fostering both linguistic growth and emotional intelligence. For instance, words like "family," "home," "hope," and "friend" will be used to spark conversations about their values, dreams, and the things that make them feel safe and understood.

Incorporating mental health into these lessons is essential. Many students face anxiety and uncertainty as they navigate new environments, languages, and social dynamics. By creating a safe space for self-expression and reflection through language learning, we can help students build resilience, boost their confidence, and enhance their emotional well-being. This project will include visual aids, storytelling activities, and mindfulness exercises that help students feel more grounded in their learning and more connected to their peers.

With your support, we will be able to provide the resources necessary to engage students in this dual journey of language development and personal growth. By fostering a classroom environment that celebrates both identity and wellness, we can help our students succeed academically while nurturing their mental health and self-awareness.

Ms. Wilkins Marble Hill High School - International Studies 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY 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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore English Language Learner Games Library • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Pacon Poster Boards 28 x 22 Assorted Colors 25/Carton (54871) • Staples $22.14 3 $66.42
Decorably Diversity Posters for Classroom - 12 Multicultural Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Posters, Multicultural Decorations, Diversity Poster, Diversity Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Poetry Tiles Sight Word Magnets for Fridge - 632 pc Home School Essentials - Magnetic Sight Words Sentence Building for Kids - Big .75" Tall Magnet Words - Fun Reading Learning Games for Kids Ages 5-7 • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Trend Enterprises: Fun-to-Know Puzzles: Easy Words, Learn Basic Words & Matching Pictures, 20 Two-Sided Puzzles, Self-Checking, 40 Puzzles Total, for Ages 4 and Up • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Educational Insights Magnetic Sight Words and Sentence Builders, Over 240 Sight Words & Punctuation Marks: Perfect for Homeschool & Classroom, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$345.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$389.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.73

Total project goal

$458.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $458.21

1 Donor

-$229.10

Donations toward project cost

-$194.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.36

match offer

-$229.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$194.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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