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

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Ahhhh!!! Relax!!! (SEL Materials Used to Calm Down)

Help me give my students a different/better way to calm down after they get upset.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $258

This project is fully funded

My Project

Lately, I find that more and more of my pre-k students are dealing with anger issues, are easily upset, or just struggle to calm down after they get angry/frustrated. I believe that the materials that I am requesting will assist with this problem. I think that these Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) materials will provide a range of benefits for my students and program. There are a variety of ways that my students can benefit from the SEL materials

These SEL materials, including sequined stuffed animals, games, and play dough, will enhance my students with their ability to manage their emotions and reduce stress, allowing them to concentrate better.

Also, they will positively impact my students' academic performance, behavior, and overall well-being. SEL may also allow students to feel safe and relax more. When students feel safe and supported, they are more likely to participate actively in class and take ownership of their learning.

Ms. Smith DePriest Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

HBCU Alum 40 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LMC Products Rainbow Flip Sequin Stuffed Snake - Reversible Sequin Pet Snake Stuffed Animal - Giant 60 inches long • Amazon Business $26.72 2 $53.44
Move2Play, Red Light Green Light Game with Motion Sensing | Family, Easter, & Birthday Party Games | Gift for Kids, Preschool, & Toddlers Ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7+ Year Olds | Travel, Indoor, Outdoor • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Fun & Function The Original Discovery Putty - Therapy Putty for Kids w/Hidden Dinosaur Pieces - Sensory Putty/Play Putty- Kids Putty for Special Needs - Dino Dig Putty Set for Kids • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Wikki Stix Basic Shapes Cards Kit • Amazon Business $15.48 1 $15.48
Fidget Infinity Cool Cube Toys: Fidget Toy Hand Held Magic Cubes Cool Stuff Gadgets Things Unique Birthday Gifts Boys Girls Kids Adults Anxiety Stress Relief Sensory Christmas Stocking Stuff Gift Toys • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
30 Pack Pop Tubes Sensory Toys, Connectable and Extendable Fidget Toys for Stress Relief, Party Favors for Kids, Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes,Last Day of School Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Fidget Infinity Cool Cube Toys: Fidget Toy Hand Held Magic Cubes Cool Stuff Gadgets Things Unique Birthday Gifts Boys Girls Kids Adults Anxiety Stress Relief Sensory Christmas Stocking Stuff Gift Toys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
FIDGET TOYS(Package of 10, 5 colors) Stress Relieve toy, Focus Enhance, Soothing Marble Fidgets for Children and Adults, has helped with ADHD ADD OCD Autism, Depressions and Anxiety disorders • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
Yeetec 6 Pack 24 Links Wacky Tracks Snap and Click Fidget Toys, Finger Sensory Toys, Snake Puzzles for Stress Relief, Party Bag Fillers, Party Favours, Random Color • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$186.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.68

Total project goal

$257.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$257.84

2 Donors

-$231.36

Donations toward project cost

-$219.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.48

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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