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Ms. Ruge from Lafayette, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Emotional Superpowers

Help me give my students the tools to understand their emotions, build empathy, and grow into kind, confident individuals.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruge's classroom raised $301

This project is fully funded

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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

I love how curious, resilient, and kind my students are. They come to school each day eager to learn, even when they are navigating big emotions or personal challenges. What I admire most is their compassion for each other and their willingness to grow.

The resources I’m requesting—social-emotional books and materials—will help my students learn how to identify and express their feelings, resolve conflicts respectfully, and build empathy.

These tools will support classroom conversations, quiet reflection, and emotional regulation. Ultimately, they’ll help create a more caring, inclusive, and emotionally safe classroom environment where all children feel seen, supported, and empowered to be their best selves.

Ms. Ruge Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Lafayette, CO View local requests

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

23 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Jumbo Time Timer® • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Almadé: Kids' Positive Affirmation Cards (social emotional learning, mental health, self-esteem) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $35.00 1 $35.00
Creative SEL: Using Hands-On Projects to Boost Social-Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $26.94 1 $26.94
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
A Kids Book About Trauma - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
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

Materials cost

$219.91

Vendor shipping charges

$2.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$255.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.13

Total project goal

$300.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$300.84

1 Donor

-$255.71

Donations toward project cost

-$255.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$45.13

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$0.00

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