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

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Counseling Corner: Where Little Minds Shine

Help me give my students a variety of hands-on, engaging tools to support social-emotional learning in individual and small group counseling sessions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mitchell's classroom raised $804

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

In our elementary school, students are learning not just reading and math, but also how to be kind, confident, and connected friends. As the school psychologist, I support children in developing essential social skills like empathy, problem-solving, teamwork, and emotional expression. This project will bring engaging, play-based tools including social skills board games, conversation cards, and feelings activities into our Counseling Corner. These resources will help students practice friendship-building in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. With your help, we can empower little minds to shine both in and out of the classroom!

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Set: EMOTIONAL GROWTH - Cape, I've Got Feelings, Buffalo Fluffalo, Beneath, Good Things (hardcover picture books 4-8 social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $98.00 1 $98.00
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES #2: Too Much, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
3 Book Set: HEART & MIND: My Body Sends a Signal, The Invisible String, My Beautiful Brain - social emotional learning (paperback, ages 4-8, calming) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Behind the Anger Therapy Kit | Anger Management for kids | Play Therapy Games for Teens | ADHD Tools for kids | CBT Counseling Games for Anger Control Emotional Regulation | Designed for Professionals • Amazon Business $33.98 1 $33.98
Scholastic News Sticky Situation Cards: 1-3 - Grades 1-3 - Kids • School Specialty $31.49 1 $31.49
Scholastic News Sticky Situation Cards: Grades 4-6 - Kids • School Specialty $31.49 1 $31.49
Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
SkillEase Happy or Not Board Game - Bingo Emotions and Feelings for Social Skills, Emotional Learning Activities, Therapy and Counseling for Kids, Speech Therapy Autism • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Kaplan Early Learning How Do I Feel Journals - Set of 10: Express Emotions Through Writing & Drawing • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
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 $24.95 1 $24.95
Link Alike Social Skills Game for Kids, a Fun Therapy Game Ice Breaker Social Emotional Learning Activity | Using Creativity, Open Communication and Positive Thinking | Used by Therapists and Parents • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Feelings and Emotions Cards Toolbox, Social Emotional Learning, Calming Corner, Social Skills, Autism Homeschooling Therapy Materials • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
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
Breathing Exercise Cards for Kids - for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Kit, Sensory Room, School Counselor Supplies, Social Emotional Games for Kids, Mindfulness Tools, Play Therapy, or Anxiety Relief • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Feelings and Dealings: an Emotions and Empathy Card Game | Emotional Intelligence for Kids Ages 3–7 | SEL Activities | Educational Counseling Tool for Parents, Teachers & Therapists • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Emotional Regulation for Kids - Calming Corner Item - Emotions and Coping Skills Flipbook - 21 Core Feelings w/Real Faces + 84 Non-Repetitive Coping Skills - Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Teacher Created Resources Medium Sand Timers, 5 Minutes - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $15.52 1 $15.52
Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Sticker Chart for Kids Behavior at Home & Classroom - 25 Reward Chart for Kids Incentives, Gold Star Sticker Sheets, Chalkboard Theme Incentive Charts for Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73
Geyee 64 Pcs Boho Rainbow Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Sensory Strips Breath Fidget Textured Strips Adhesive for Classroom School Desk Calm Down Kit(Cute) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
GiftAmaz Fruit Themed Mindful Maze Boards, Calming Toys for Kids, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Items Kids Social Emotional Learning, Mindful Sensory Cardboard Birthday for Kid 3+ • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$581.43

Vendor shipping charges

$10.00

Sales tax

$53.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$683.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.59

Total project goal

$803.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$803.94

1 Donor

-$683.35

Donations toward project cost

-$683.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$120.59

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$0.00

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