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Ms. Steffes from Wisconsin Rapids, WI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students

Help me give my students access to strategies for building self-sufficiency in managing big emotions and regaining focus.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Steffes's classroom raised $237

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are enthusiastic and creative, but sometimes big emotions can get in the way of them accessing their best thinking brain. My students are still learning how to manage emotions and solve conflicts productively. In addition, my students are practicing techniques to support their focus and active listening.

These resources will provide strategies for students to become introspective about their emotions and reactions and will build students' self-efficacy.

They will also support students' focus and active listening.

Help me support my students to be successful managers of their emotions and focus, so they can get the most out of our learning experiences and keep growing their knowledge base.

Ms. Steffes Howe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI View local requests

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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calm Strips: Original CLASS 30-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $42.00 1 $42.00
Scholastic News Sticky Situation Cards: Grades 4-6 - Kids • School Specialty $31.49 1 $31.49
Jexine 48 Pcs Fidget Toys Stress Relief Sensory Toys, Include Spiky Sensory Rings Finger Fidget Ring Roller Chain 6 Wheeled Bike Chain Decompression and Soothing Toy for Adult Teen Adhd Autism • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
SCHOOL COUNSELOR OFFICE DECOR 9 Poster Set Breathing Tools for Kids Speech Therapy Materials, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Anxiety Relief for Kids, Anger Management for Kids Calming Down Tools for Kids • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The Self-Regulation Workbook for Kids: CBT Exercises and Coping Strategies to Help Children Handle Anxiety, Stress, and Other Strong Emotions • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
DeeDee's Workshop 4 Feelings Chart For Kids, Feelings Wheel Posters, Emotions Poster, Calm Down Corner Poster, Autism Sensory Products, Set of 4 (11 x 17 inches), Large • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$165.05

Vendor shipping charges

$3.15

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.41

Total project goal

$236.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$236.09

2 Donors

-$135.70

Donations toward project cost

-$119.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.36

match offer

-$95.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.70

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$0.00

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