Help me give my students materials to support them in their social emotional learning next school year.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Emily's classroom raised $717
This project is fully funded
My Project
As a school social worker, I see firsthand how important emotional development is for our youngest learners. In preschool, children experience big feelings they often don't yet have the words or tools to express. This project will help provide social-emotional learning resources—such as books, visuals, sensory tools, and emotion regulation materials—that support students in building self-awareness, empathy, and healthy coping strategies.
Your support will help create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel understood and empowered.
With the right tools and guidance, these little learners can begin developing the emotional foundation they need for success in school—and in life.
More than three‑quarters 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
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Learning - Kind Words, Friendship, Emotions, School, Letters, Reading, Math; calming corner, social emotional learning
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$62.00
1
$62.00
Breathing Pal PLUS Pair: Mindfulness Friends for Calming Corner & Classrooms; (2) Kyle the Koala (6.2") - social emotional learning
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$58.00
1
$58.00
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds
• School Specialty
$44.99
1
$44.99
15Inch Portable Sensory Bin Play Tray with Lid, Fill with Water, Beads and More. Works with Moon Sand, Kinetic Sand, Orbeez Water Beads
• Amazon Business
$21.99
2
$43.98
Sculpey III Polymer Modeling Compound, Sampler Pack, Assorted Colors, Set of 30
• School Specialty
$29.99
1
$29.99
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$28.76
1
$28.76
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
Creative SEL: Using Hands-On Projects to Boost Social-Emotional Learning
• Amazon Business
$26.94
1
$26.94
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.)
• Amazon Business
$23.70
1
$23.70
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning
• Amazon Business
$23.70
1
$23.70
The SEL Toolbox: Social-Emotional Learning Activities to Teach Kids to Generalize Learned Skills to Real-Life Situations
• Amazon Business
$22.65
1
$22.65
Key Education Social Skills Activities for Kids, 15 File Folder Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, Emotional Regulation Tools for kids Preschool to Grade 2
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Kinetic Sand, Ice Cream Scents 3-Pack with 2lbs Scented Play Sand (Strawberry, Chocolate & Vanilla), Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3
• School Specialty
$18.37
1
$18.37
Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Social-Emotional Learning Toy Set, Yellow (LER6375)
• Quill.com
$17.99
1
$17.99
GiftAmaz Multi-Sensory Mindful Maze Boards, Textured Sensory Calming Toys for Kid, Finger Path Breathing Board, Calming Corner Items Social Emotional Learning, Mindful Sensory Cardboard Box for Kid 3+
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$16.00
1
$16.00
Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning
• Amazon Business
$13.50
1
$13.50
Making Good Choices Match-Ups
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$12.99
1
$12.99
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Kinetic Sand, The Original Moldable Sensory Play Sand, Brown, 2 lb. Resealable Bag, Ages 3+
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Learning Resources S’Mores Break!™ Sensory Fidget Activity Set, Sensory Fidget Toys, Social Emotional Learning, Fidget Toys, Calming Toys, SEL Skills, Ages 3+,19 Pieces
• Amazon Business
$8.29
1
$8.29
Materials cost
$560.79
Vendor shipping charges
$9.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.41
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$609.19
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$107.50
Total project goal
$716.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$716.69
5 Donors
-$594.45
Donations toward project cost
-$505.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$89.16
match offer
-$122.24
Match offer toward project cost
-$103.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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