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Ms. Copeland from Nashville TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fun and SEL time

Help me give my students Some fun center time activities and SEL materials.

  • 2 donors
  • $378 still needed

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

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Promoting Social Interaction: Fun center time toys encourage children to engage in cooperative play and interact with their peers. This interaction fosters important social skills such as communication, sharing, and teamwork.

Emotional Regulation: SEL items provide children with tools and resources to understand and manage their emotions effectively.

Activities like breathing exercises, emotion cards, or mindfulness activities help children recognize and express their feelings in a healthy manner.

Building Empathy and Understanding: SEL items often include materials that promote empathy and understanding of others' perspectives. Books, games, or role-playing activities that explore different emotions and situations help children develop empathy and learn how to relate to others in a compassionate way.

Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills: Fun center time toys often involve puzzles, building blocks, or other problem-solving activities. These items encourage children to think critically, experiment, and develop creative solutions to challenges they encounter during play.

Supporting Mental Health: Both fun center time toys and SEL items contribute to children's overall mental well-being. Engaging in enjoyable activities and learning emotional skills can reduce stress, anxiety, and behavioral issues, promoting a positive mental health environment in schools and other educational settings.

Encouraging Self-Expression: SEL items provide opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and authentically. Art supplies, writing prompts, or storytelling activities allow children to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Overall, integrating fun center time toys and SEL items into educational settings helps create a holistic learning environment that addresses not only academic development but also social, emotional, and mental well-being.

Ms. Copeland
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
edxeducation Junior GeoStix - In Home Learning Toy for Early Math and Creativity - 200 Multicolored Construction Sticks - 30 Double-Sided Activity Cards - Geometric Manipulative • Amazon Business $33.24 2 $66.48
Kinetic Sand, 6lb Mega Mixin’ Bag with Red, Yellow and Blue Play Sand (Amazon Exclusive), Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $25.44 2 $50.88
Abilitations Mia the Weighted Monkey, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
Lakeshore Mold & Play Sensory Sand Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
MOONTOY 229PCS STEM Kits for Kids Ages 5-7, STEM Toys for 5 6 7 8 9 + Year Old Boys, STEM Building Toys Educational Toys for Kids, Construction Set Erector Sets STEM Projects Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
26 Pieces Alphabet Robot Toys for Kids Alpha-Bots Transformers ABC Letters Learning Toys, Toddlers Education Toy, Preschool Montessori Toy, Classroom Prizes Party Favors • Amazon Business $27.94 1 $27.94
PicassoTiles 120pcs Hedgehog Interlocking Building Blocks Tiles Construction Toy Set Learning Playset STEAM Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy for Kids Age3+ PTB120 • Amazon Business $24.75 1 $24.75
Torlam Magnetic Ten Frame Set, Math Games for Kids Math Manipulatives Elementary Kindergarten Preschool Classroom Must Haves, Math Counters Toddler Learning Toys Game for Homeschool Special Education • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
120 Pack Party Favors Toys for Kids: Treasure Box Prizes Birthday Gift Goodie Bags Stuffers Fidget Toy for Toddler Age 3-5 4-8 Carnival Classroom Rewards Toy in Bulk Pinata Filler 8-12 Years Boy Girl • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Social-Emotional Learning Toy Set, Yellow (LER6375) • Quill.com $19.43 1 $19.43
Counting Dinosaurs Toys Matching Games for Kids with Color Sorting Bowls Toddler Manipulatives Preschool Learning Activities Kindergarten Math Counter Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toys Age 3 4 5 Years • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Alphabet Matching Dinosaur Toys 26 Pcs Double-Sided Abc Letter Preschool Learning Games Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves Toddler Educational Fine Motor Toy Age 2 3 4 5 year Old Boys Girls Easter Gift • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Liberty Imports 15 PCS Number Robots Transforming Toys Set - Math Counting Numerical Transform Robot Figures, Educational STEM Learning Bots for Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
12 Mini Drawing Board for Kids (12 Pack) Bulk Backpack Keychain Clip Drawing Boards, Erasable Doodle Sketch and Writing Pad Stocking Stuffers for Boys & Girls by 4E's Novelty • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
VGOFUN 210pcs Rainbow C-Clips Hooks Plastic Chain Links Counters for Kids Fine Motor Games,Color Recognition Counting & Sorting,Educational Counting Toy for Ages 3+ Years • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
iYuePeng DIY Plastic 3D Building Blocks - 112pcs STEM Educational Toys for Kids 3+ - H Shape Interlocking Fat Brain Games Theme Construction Engineering - Perfect for Family, Kindergarten Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
48 Pcs Fidget Spinners Pop Fidgets Blocks Bulk, Sensory Toys for Kids, Party Favors Supplies, Fidget Sensory Toys, Classroom Prizes Kids Gifts for Birthday Party Halloween Basket Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $5.27 1 $5.27

Materials cost

$462.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.53

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.31

Total project goal

$595.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.40

1 Donor

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$100.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $377.75

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