Fostering Social Emotional and Self Awareness Skills
Help me give my students materials to assist in social emotional learning and self awareness.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jessika's classroom raised $938
This project is fully funded
My Project
Many of our students are in need of social emotional support. With materials like dough, multiple sized weighted lap pads, and a collection of books that provide important social emotional discussions, we will be able to effectively assist our students with self-regulation and self-recognition skills. Inviting the children to create a version of themselves out of one of the wooden peg people, will give them an experience that allows creative self-expression and important observation and recognition skills to be used. Additionally, incorporating activities such as role-playing and storytelling can further enhance their ability to empathize and understand different perspectives.
These activities not only foster a nurturing environment but also encourage students to communicate their feelings in a safe and supportive space.
By engaging in these exercises, children can build resilience and develop stronger interpersonal skills, which are vital for their overall growth and well-being. Our goal is to create a community where every student feels valued, understood, and equipped with the tools they need to navigate their emotions effectively.
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
Crayola Dough Classpack, 3 Ounces Each, 8 Assorted Colors, Set of 48
• School Specialty
$53.02
2
$106.04
Abilitations Weighted Peas in a Pod, 3 Pounds
• School Specialty
$70.49
1
$70.49
Abilitations Aquarium Gel Lap Pad, 1 Pound, Coral
• School Specialty
$30.74
2
$61.48
TickiT? Wooden Community Figures, Natural, Set of 10 Set of 10 (CTU74009)
• Quill.com
$26.82
2
$53.64
3 Book Set: NEURODIVERGENT VOICES Bundle: A Day With No Words, Abdul's Story,Supposed to Be Sunny (hardcover picture books; social emotional learning)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$48.00
1
$48.00
Abilitations Lap Pad or Pillow Cover, Sequin, 15 x 15 Inches
• School Specialty
Hygloss 16-Ounces Fake Curly Hair - Great for Doll Making Supplies, Dolls Hair and All Types of Arts and Crafts - Easy to Apply – 4 Assorted Colors - Brown, Blonde, Red, Black - 4 oz. Each
• Amazon Business
$31.56
1
$31.56
LANA & LUCA Liquid Chalk Markers - Wet Erase Marker Pens - for Chalkboards Signs, Windows, Blackboard, Glass - 6mm Reversible Tip (8 Pack) - Vintage Colors Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$7.88
4
$31.52
WANDIC 4 Pcs Wooden Artist Drawing Articulated Manikin Blockhead, Flexible Wooden Doll Human Figure Puppet Model for Sketch Charcoal Home Office Desk Decoration Gift
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Wooden Mushroom Toy Pack of 11 Wooden Mushroom Set Various Sizes Natural Wooden Mushroom DIY Paint Color Mini Mushroom for Home Decor and Crafts Garden Accessories Creative Gift for 36 Months+
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Little Hippo Black Felt Letter Board Sign 10x10 Inch with 690+ PRE-Cut Letters - Rustic Wood Message Board with Letters and stand, Baby Announcement Sign, Back to School Felt Board
• Amazon Business
$19.50
1
$19.50
Wooden Forest House Stacking Toy Set with 13PCS Wood Miniature Tree Blocks Set Elegant Ornaments for Home Decrocation Wooden Trees Mini Trees for Home Decor Accessories for Baby 36 Months+
• Amazon Business
$19.00
1
$19.00
Wooden Tree Toy Set 14PCS Wood Balance Stacking Toys Elegant Ornaments for Home Decrocation Wooden Trees Mini Trees for Home Decor Accessories for 36 Months+
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Dritz Cheesecloth
• Blick Art Materials
$2.61
6
$15.66
Bright Creations 50 Pack Unfinished Wooden Peg Doll Bodies, Natural Wood Figures for Painting, DIY Arts and Crafts, 2.4 inches Tall
• Amazon Business
$15.03
1
$15.03
50 Pack Unfinished Wooden Peg Dolls, Peg People, Doll Bodies, Wooden Figures, Decorative Peg Doll People for Kids DIY Art Craft, Painting, Peg Game, Home Party Decor, Assorted Shapes and Sizes
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
A Little Book About Sharing - social emotional learning collection (board book)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$13.00
1
$13.00
This Llama Can Write: Dysgraphia and social emotional learning (This Kid Can Hyperfocus)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
50 Pack Unfinished Wooden Peg Dolls, Abnaok Peg People, Doll Bodies, Wooden Figures, Decorative Peg Doll People for Kids DIY Art Craft, Painting, Peg Game, Home Party Decor, Assorted Shapes and Sizes
• Amazon Business
$12.98
1
$12.98
Kindness is My Jam: A Kid's Story Book About Understanding, Empathy, and Compassion (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents)
• Amazon Business
$12.91
1
$12.91
50 Pack Wooden Peg Doll with Storage Case, Unfinished Wooden Peg Dolls, Wooden People Shapes for Arts and DIY Crafts, Birch and Maple Wood Turnings, 4 Different Shapes and Sizes
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
56 PCS Unfinished Natural Wooden Peg Dolls,Little Wooden peg People for Painted or Craft
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
The Dandelion Seed's Big Dream: Learn the Importance of Patience and Persistence with a Growth Mindset Book for Kids (Social Emotional Learning)
• Amazon Business
$8.89
1
$8.89
Materials cost
$698.83
Vendor shipping charges
$57.22
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.48
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$796.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$140.56
Total project goal
$937.09
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$937.09
1 Donor
-$468.54
Donations toward project cost
-$398.26
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$70.28
match offer
-$468.55
Match offer toward project cost
-$398.27
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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