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Mrs. Kinsella from Lowell, MA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Comfortable With Our Emotions!

Help me give my students Slumberkins books and mini lessons to work on social emotional awareness.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kinsella's classroom raised $361

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

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children learn to recognize and manage their emotions, establish positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and handle challenging situations effectively. In an elementary school setting, SEL is crucial as it lays the foundation for emotional well-being and academic success. One innovative tool that has gained popularity in recent years for promoting SEL is Slumberkins.

What Are Slumberkins?

Slumberkins are a collection of soft, cuddly creatures paired with storybooks that teach important social-emotional skills. Each character in the Slumberkins collection represents a different SEL theme, such as self-esteem, mindfulness, or resilience. The storybooks that accompany each Slumberkin offer relatable scenarios and comforting messages that help children understand and manage their emotions

Promoting Emotional Awareness

One of the key benefits of using Slumberkins in the classroom is that they promote emotional awareness among students. Emotional awareness involves recognizing and understanding one’s emotions as well as the emotions of others. This skill is foundational for building empathy, self-regulation, and healthy relationships. Through the narratives and guided activities provided by Slumberkins, children are encouraged to identify their emotions, express them appropriately, and understand how their feelings influence their behavior.

Mrs. Kinsella Moody 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.

Lowell, MA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Slumberkins Feelings Adventure Board Game - Cooperative Game for Kids, Parents & Teachers • Amazon Business $38.00 1 $38.00
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
Slumberkins Creatures Full of Feelings Therapy Game for Kids | Teach Emotions & Empathy | Social Emotional Development | 54 Feelings Flash Cards for Home Or Class • Amazon Business $23.00 1 $23.00
Slumberkins Honey Bear's Gifts of Nature Big Book for Educators: A Lesson in Gratitude | Promotes Gratitude, Respect & Sharing | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Lynx Sets Boundaries Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Self-Expression | Promotes Self-Expression, Mindfulness & Healthy Boundaries | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Ibex Feels Deeply Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Emotional Courage | Promotes Emotional Courage, Resilience & Empathy | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Narwhal Uses Teamwork Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Growth Mindset | Promotes Growth Mindset, Problem Solving & Teamwork | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Sloth's First Day of School Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Routines | Promotes Routines, Self-Care & Healthy Boundaries | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Yeti Focuses on Her Senses Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Mindfulness | Promotes Mindfulness, Mind-Body Connection & Concentration | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Alpaca Holds Your Worries Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Stress-Relief | Promotes Stress-Relief & Coping Skills | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Hammerhead's Recess Challenge Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Conflict Resolution | Promotes Conflict Resolution, Social Skills & Responsibility | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Fox, Your Love Stays the Same Big Book for Educators: An Introduction to Transitions | Promotes Change & Coping Skills | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Slumberkins Yak Struggles with Mistakes Big Book for Educators: A Lesson In Self-Acceptance | Promotes Self-Acceptance, Coping with Perfectionism & Perseverance | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $12.53 1 $12.53

Materials cost

$268.67

Vendor shipping charges

$3.52

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.04

Total project goal

$360.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$360.26

1 Donor

-$180.13

Donations toward project cost

-$153.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.02

match offer

-$180.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.02

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$0.00

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