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Ms. Melanie from Trenton, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

Help me give my students games and books for social and emotional learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melanie's classroom raised $198

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

My students are so eager to learn and grow. They are always excited to come to school and have a positive attitude. They have a great sense of humor and are always willing to help each other. The materials I will use for social and emotional learning, books, and games will make a massive difference in my students’ learning.

These materials will help my students learn how to identify and express their feelings, build relationships with others, and manage their emotions.

These materials will also help my students understand the importance of empathy and how to be a good friend. With these materials, my students will learn how to be kind and respectful to others, be a good listeners, and be a leader. Additionally, these materials will help my students become more confident in their abilities and help them develop a better understanding of themselves and others. My students will be able to use these materials to practice their social and emotional skills in a safe and supportive environment. With these materials, my students can develop the skills they need to succeed.

Finally, these materials will make a massive difference in my students’ learning and help them become more confident and booming. I am confident that these materials will help my students reach their full potential and be successful in all aspects of their lives.

Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Trenton, NJ 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

900 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The SEL Coach: Planning and Implementation Resources for Social Emotional Learning Leaders • Amazon Business $35.94 1 $35.94
52 Essential Conversation Cards - Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids, Teens, Family & Teacher - Build Social Skills, Growth Mindset - by Harvard Educator for Home, Therapy, School Classroom • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball Set for Kids and Adults, 18 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax, Decompress, and Focus, Squishy Toys for Children with Autism, and ADHD • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
SEL Every Day: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning with Instruction in Secondary Classrooms (SEL Solutions Series) (Social and Emotional Learning Solutions) • Amazon Business $17.29 1 $17.29
INNERICONS Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches Mindfulness for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $14.94 1 $14.94
Ceaco - Disney - Encanto - Oversized 300 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Buffalo Games - Follow Your Nose - 300 Large Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Multicolor, 18"L X 18"W • Amazon Business $8.62 1 $8.62

Materials cost

$135.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.60

Total project goal

$197.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $197.36

1 Donor

-$167.76

Donations toward project cost

-$167.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.60

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 $0.00

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