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Ms. Contreras from San Leandro, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Checking In With Our SEL*F

Help me give my students a complete Social Emotional Learning curriculum and daily Bell Ringer.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Contreras's classroom raised $296

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My resource classroom consists of students who are determined to learn and strive for success. They are interested in "typical" teenage interests such as Fortnite, Basketball, Instagram, Tik-Tok, and Takis. Oh, and for some reason, Peppa Pig.

These students represent different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

As a class, the students face challenges accessing the grade-level curriculum without sufficient supports and resources. These students require differentiated instruction and always put forth their best effort! Whether it's games like Kahoot or our Friday Community Circles, these students are present and deserve the opportunity to be successful.

My Project

During this time of uncertainty, it is even more crucial for students to learn the skills necessary to promote Social Emotional health. These additional materials will provide knowledge and options when working with students to expand their SEL competencies and therefore be more successful learners and eventually society members.

I frequently integrate the CASEL standards in each of my classroom lessons.

Why is teaching SEL important?

Social and emotional learning helps teach kids and young adults the skills they need to be successful. Having a foundation for SEL also supports a safe and positive learning environment where all students feel free to share their voices, accept challenges, take risks, and work towards finding their individual path to success.

Why Pathway 2 Success?

The lessons and activities in this curriculum are designed specifically for learners of all levels and abilities to learn, use, discuss, and generalize the social and emotional skills they need. The idea is simple: We want our students to find their individual pathway to success! They need to be able to understand themselves, recognize their strengths, work through their challenges, enjoy the benefits of positive relationships, and be the best they can be. Learners need strategies to manage their emotions, advocate for themselves, and make positive decisions throughout their lives. Through learning these skills, kids and young adults can work towards their individual potentials.

Social-Emotional Learning Best Practices

This curriculum utilizes best practices for SEL instruction, including:

-Sequenced and connected activities to foster skill development.

-Active and varied forms of learning, including class discussions, journal writing, games, partner/group activities, and projects.

-Focused approach to emphasize the development of personal and social skills.

-Explicit instruction to target social-emotional skills in an organized and specific way using the five core domains of SEL.

Ms. Contreras Bancroft Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Leandro, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 2 $200.00

Materials cost

$200.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.35

Total project goal

$295.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $295.65

1 Donor

-$295.65

Donations toward project cost

-$251.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.35

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 $0.00

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