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Mrs. Ancheta from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Social-Emotional Learning Environment

Help me give my students support in enhancing our classroom’s social-emotional learning (SEL) resources.

  • $462 goal

This project expired on November 10, 2025.

This project expired on November 10, 2025.

My Project

SEL is an important part of learning and growing. It is essential not just for academic success, but for creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Providing these resources will enhance our learning environment and the stories will help students feel seen, supported, and empowered. We will be able to bring meaningful conversations, engaging activities, and valuable tools into our daily routines—helping students better understand their emotions, build stronger relationships, and navigate challenges with resilience and empathy. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support not just learning, but the emotional well-being of our future leaders. Your generosity will help create a space where students thrive both academically and personally.

Mrs. Ancheta Pohakea Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Ewa Beach, HI View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Book Set: Little SPOT of Emotion - Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Life Skills - Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork, Talent, Thankful, Optimism, Creativity, Giving; social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Learning - Kind Words, Friendship, Emotions, School, Letters, Reading, Math; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37

Materials cost

$283.36

Vendor shipping charges

$62.26

Sales tax

$12.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.24

Total project goal

$461.58

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

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