Creating a Safe Place for Students to Self-Regulate
Help me give my students in all grade levels these social emotional activities, supplies and games so that we can build trust and relationships!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schorse's classroom raised $570
This project is fully funded
My Students
I am a school social worker at an elementary school in an urban school district. My students come from diverse backgrounds. The majority of students at our school qualify to receive free or reduced-priced lunch.
Our students face many barriers to achieving academic success.
Many of our students face significant challenges including experiencing or witnessing trauma. A lack of coping skills can lead to challenging behaviors that have to be addressed at school. Often our students need assistance with managing self-control and anger, strengthening social skills, and building self-esteem.
My Project
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process by which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has made SEL even more imperative in the school setting.
As our students begin to return to the classroom, I want to help minimize the overwhelming feelings, emotions, and stress caused by this pandemic and other everyday triggers.
A calm down corner is a designated space in my office with the purpose of being a safe space for my students to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high, and they need to regain their emotional or physical control.
This area will house a galaxy light, books and activities that target SEL, games to help foster relationships with students, positive affirmation signs and posters, and other calm and inviting elements. This project also includes the materials necessary to make it an organized space.
Your support and care will help this project come to life and give my students a safe place to deal with their emotions and help them transition back to the school setting after over a year of virtual learning. These materials will allow students to be engaged and will increase their ability to regulate emotions in the classroom.
Nearly all 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
A Little SPOT of Emotion Box Set (8 Books: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion)
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$43.79
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$43.79
TOOLF 3-Tier Utility Rolling Cart, Serving Cart with Large Storage and Metal Wheels, Trolley Organizer for Office, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Salon, Grey 130839
• Amazon Business
$39.98
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$39.98
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional
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$33.99
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$33.99
BRIGHTWORLD Moon Lamp Kids Night Light Galaxy Lamp 5.9 inch 16 Colors LED 3D Star Moon Light with Wood Stand, Remote & Touch Control USB Rechargeable Gift for Baby Girls Boys Birthday
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$24.99
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$24.99
Sweetzer & Orange Growth Mindset Posters for Middle and High School Classroom Decorations – Set of 13 Motivational Posters, Inspirational Posters and Quote Posters! 15 x 22” Large Poster Bundle
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$24.95
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$24.95
Teyyvn Plastic Storage Basket, 10.03" x 7.59" x 4.09", Pack of 6, Gray
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$19.99
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$19.99
Me Magnets
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$19.95
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$19.95
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need
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$18.99
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$18.99
Feelings and Dealings: An Emotions and Empathy Card Game | Award-Winning | Therapy Games for Kids | Social and Emotional Skills Development | Feelings Flash Cards
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$18.95
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$18.95
SimpleHouseware 6 Trays Desktop Document Letter Tray Organizer, Black
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20-Piece Story Time Finger Puppets Set - Cloth Velvet Puppets - 14 Animals and 6 People Family Members
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$15.74
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$15.74
Genuine Fred THE DAILY MOOD Desk Flipchart
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$14.69
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$14.69
Think Positive Velvet Art Posters (Pack of 24)
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$14.16
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$14.16
Magnetic Bulletin Board for Tabletops (12.5 in.)
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$12.99
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$12.99
Smead Cascading Wall Organizer, 6 Removable Folder Pockets, Letter Size, Gray with Bright Pockets (92060)
• Amazon Business
$10.65
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$10.65
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive]
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$9.99
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$9.99
Feelings and Dealings: Color My Emotions: An SEL Coloring Book to Build Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, and Empathy
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$9.95
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$9.95
Trouble Game
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$9.84
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$9.84
Sorry! Game
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$9.84
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$9.84
Hasbro Connect 4 Game
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$9.84
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$9.84
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Game Original Guessing Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up for 2 Players
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$9.84
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$9.84
The Everything Kids' Puzzle Book: Mazes, Word Games, Puzzles & More! Hours of Fun!
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$9.69
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$9.69
Me and My Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves
• Amazon Business
$9.30
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$9.30
Crayola Silly Scents Scented Markers, Washable Markers, 12 Count, Gift for Kids
• Amazon Business
$7.99
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$7.99
BIC Kids Coloring Combo Pack with Coloring Markers, Pencils and Crayons, 46-Count, Assorted, BKCX46EC-AST
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$6.27
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$6.27
Monopoly Deal Games
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$4.97
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$4.97
Materials cost
$447.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.71
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$484.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.43
Total project goal
$569.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$569.51
1 Donor
-$569.51
Donations toward project cost
-$484.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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