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Mrs. Joachim from Pleasant Hill, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Minds, Happy Hearts

Help me give my students the gift of calm minds and happy hearts.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Joachim's classroom raised $264

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is designed to provide our young students with the essential tools, strategies, and resources needed to develop and strengthen their social and emotional life skills. In today’s rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever to equip children with a solid foundation in emotional intelligence. These critical skills will not only help them navigate the challenges of childhood but will also serve them throughout their lives, enabling them to build meaningful relationships, succeed academically, and become compassionate, empathetic individuals.

The materials used in this project are thoughtfully curated to support the holistic development of each child.

They are specifically tailored to foster emotional awareness, self-regulation, resilience, and positive social interactions. Through carefully designed activities, engaging storylines, hands-on exercises, and guided reflections, these resources encourage students to explore their emotions, learn to identify their feelings, and understand how emotions impact their behavior. The goal is to create an environment where students feel safe and supported in expressing their emotions, gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

We are incredibly excited to embark on this journey with our students and their families, knowing that the emotional skills we cultivate today will help our children build brighter, more connected futures. Together, we will foster an environment of kindness, respect, and emotional well-being that will benefit our students for years to come.

Mrs. Joachim Pleasant Hill Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Pleasant Hill, CA View local requests 60 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Orian Toys Teepee Tent for Kids: Child’s Indoor Outdoor Canvas Fairytale Tipi Playroom, LED Star Lights, Easy Assembly, 59 by 45 Inches, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
PlushPets Weighted Stuffed Animals - 24 inch 4 LBS - Large Weighted Plush Animal - Cute Sensory Needs Toy - Comfort & Relaxation - Weighted Throw Pillow - Gift for Kids, Adults, Boys, Girls (Koala) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
SchKIDules Magnet Set - 87 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Kishome Large Floor Pillow Kids Round Floor Cushion Seating, 20 inches Big Circle Pillow, Round Floor Pillows Seating for Children, Oversized Mat for Reading Nook Teepee Playroom Nursery, Light Grey • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Learning Resources Rainbow Visual Timer (LER4368) • Quill.com $18.69 1 $18.69
Kimbo Educational Bean Bag Activities CD • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Learning Resources Skill Builders! Feelings Learning Kit, Multicolored (LER3386) • Quill.com $15.72 1 $15.72

Materials cost

$175.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$223.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.49

Total project goal

$263.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $263.24

4 Donors

-$176.91

Donations toward project cost

-$154.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.79

match offer

-$81.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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