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Ms. Chelsea from Denver, CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Emotional Superpowers!

Help me give my students the chance to learn social emotional skills with books that reflect their experiences, art projects that let them express themselves, and dramatic play materials that help them practice in a fun way.

  • $537 goal

This project expired on November 17, 2025.

This project expired on November 17, 2025.

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 come from diverse backgrounds and many face challenges outside of school that make it hard for them to feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. They need more than academics to thrive. They need books that reflect their feelings and experiences, hands-on art projects that let them express themselves, and dramatic play materials that help them practice problem-solving and empathy in a fun, engaging way. I am requesting a Thermal Laminator Machine, Green Monster Hand Puppet, Play-Doh Super Color Set, Glitter, and more.

Social-emotional learning is at the heart of helping kids grow into kind, confident, and resilient individuals.

With the right tools, we can teach them how to recognize emotions, manage big feelings, build friendships, and communicate effectively. These skills do not just help in the classroom, they set them up for success in life.

By supporting this project, you will put powerful resources in my students’ hands: storybooks that open their hearts and minds, art supplies that encourage expression, and dramatic play kits that make learning interactive and fun. Together, these materials will help my students understand themselves and others, while building the emotional tools they need to thrive.

Your generosity will give my students a safe space to learn and grow, helping them find their voices, regulate their emotions, and form positive relationships. With your help, we can make social-emotional learning not just something we talk about, but something kids can feel, see, and experience every day.

Ms. Chelsea Welby Community 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.

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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

32 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
7-in-1 Thermal Laminator Machine 11X17 with 20 Letter Size Laminating Sheets,13inch Laminater for A3/A4/A6, Hot&Cold 2 Roller Lamination for Office Home School Teacher Use,Paper Cutter, Corner Rounder • Amazon Business $45.59 1 $45.59
14" Green Monster, Hand Puppet • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
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
School Smart Craft Glitter, 4 Ounces, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6 - Glass • School Specialty $27.22 1 $27.22
Mattel Games Flushin' Frenzy Kids Game, Family Game with Toilet & Plunger, Grab the Flying Poop for 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $26.69 1 $26.69
Tanlade 24 Pcs Clear Plastic Bottles Empty Sensory Bottles with Caps PET Plastic Juice Bottles Reusable Bulk Leakproof Drink Container Sensory Bottles for Juice Milk(10 oz/ 300 ml,White Lid) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint - Set of 24, Kwik Stix, Assorted • Blick Art Materials $24.71 1 $24.71
Galaxy Stress Balls for Kids - Pack of 50 Bulk - Squeeze Anxiety Fidget Sensory Balls for Children with Outer Space Theme, Great Toys for Party Favors and Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $20.89 1 $20.89
The Magical Yet (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LIORQUE 60 Minute Visual Timer for Kids, Visual Countdown Timer for Classroom Office Kitchen with 'Rainbow' Pattern Design, Pomodoro Timer with Silent Operation (Batteries Included) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game | 2 to 4 Players | Back to School Gifts for Kids | Preschool Classroom Games | Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom of Sweet Adventures Board Game for Kids, Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.75 1 $12.75
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts) • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
The Invisible Boy • Amazon Business $10.83 1 $10.83
Simetufy 15 Pcs Rocks for Painting, River Rocks to Paint, 2"-3" Flat Painting Rocks, Smooth Rocks for Crafts, Natural Stones for DIY, Kindness Rocks Garden Decoration • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO: Story for kids ages 5-8 about Accepting NO for an Answer • Amazon Business $9.56 1 $9.56
Mattel UNO Card Game - Classic Family and Classroom Game for Kids Ages 7+, Educational Card Game for Number Recognition, Color Matching, and Strategic Thinking - 2-10 Players, Ideal for Home or School • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 1 $8.96
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
Elephant and Piggie - Can I Play Too?-An Elephant and Piggie Book - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
The Way I Feel • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (The Color Monster, 1) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them (Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families) • Amazon Business $7.10 1 $7.10
Edupress Emotions Flash Cards, Set of 56 - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $5.02 1 $5.02

Materials cost

$406.00

Vendor shipping charges

$13.57

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.41

Total project goal

$536.07

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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