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Ms. Wildgen from Olathe, KS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands On Activities To Teach SEL

Help me give my students hands on activities for social emotional learning in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wildgen's classroom raised $597

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a Special Education Elementary social worker, I work with a variety of students who benefit from additional support in social, emotional, and behavioral learning. I work with students grades K-5 at three elementary schools.

Many of our students struggle to identify and manage their feelings and solve problems.

interact with peers, and follow directions. I strive to make SEL learning fun, engaging, and creative through games and books. I have noticed my students are able to connect and participate in conversations about these topics with more success when they hear it through a story or practice the skill in a game.

I am looking to expand my resources to include more opportunities for hands on activities to practice social and emotional skills. One resource I am particularly interested in is Brick Based Counseling. My students love to play with Legos, so adding social emotional learning while playing with Legos seems like a perfect combination! I have also added resources to my Wishlist such as a basketball goal, board games, and books in order to reach all of my student's interests.

Ms. Wildgen Meadow Lane Elementary School Grades 3-5 Olathe, KS View local requests 34 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Build Me Emotions DUPLO Set 45018, Social Emotional Fun Development Toy for Girls and Boys Ages 3 and up (188 Pieces) • Amazon Business $89.95 1 $89.95
Feed the Woozle Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Playmags Magnetic Figures Community Set of 15 Pieces - Play People Perfect for Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks - STEM Learning Toys Children – Magnet Tiles Expansion Accessories Pack • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
SkillEase Exploding Emotions Flashcards and Game: 2 in 1, Social Emotional Learning, Emotion and Feeling Cards for Kids, Teaches Social Skills in a Hilarious Family Game, Autism Game for Therapy • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
novelinks Photos Organizer 4" x 6" Photo Storage Box with Handle - 16 Inner Photo Cases Photo Box Storage Picture Organizers and Storage (White) • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
Key Education Social Skills Matter!, 80 Social Narratives and Activities for Making Friends, Sharing, Cooperative Play, Feelings, PreK—2nd Grade (384 pgs) • Amazon Business $24.28 1 $24.28
Brick-Based Counseling • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade • Amazon Business $22.22 1 $22.22
FUN LITTLE TOYS 1100 PCs Building Bricks in 17 Popular Colors and 147 Mixed Shapes, Classic Creative Building Blocks Compatible with All Major Brands, Bulk Basic Bricks Toys, Birthday Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $19.43 1 $19.43
Beware of The Bear - Poke The Bear and Sneak The Goodies Before He Wakes Up Game by Goliath • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
TOMY Pop Up Pirate Game - Provides Plenty of Swashbucklin' Fun on Family Game Night • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Join In and Play (Learning to Get Along®) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Cool Down and Work Through Anger (Learning to Get Along®) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
But I Need Your Help Now! (Stepping Up Social Skills) (Stepping Up Social Skills, 1) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
I'll Never Get All of That Done!: A Story about Planning and Prioritizing (Executive Function) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Time to Get Started: A Story About Learning to Take Initiative (Executive Function) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Of Course It's a Big Deal: A Story about Learning to React Calmly and Appropriately (Executive Function) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
My Day Is Ruined!: A Story Teaching Flexible Thinking (Executive Function) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Open The Joy Anger Management Cards for Kids, Anger Control Card Game, 42+ Prompt Cards, Control Feelings and Increase Emotional Intelligence - Ages 4+ • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
NERF Nerfoop - The Classic Mini Foam Basketball and Hoop - Hooks On Doors - Indoor and Outdoor Play - A Favorite Since 1972 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
GiftAmaz Social Emotional Learning Games, 55 PCS Communication Games for Kids, Social Skills Games, Emotion Feeling Cardboard Toys BoxInPlay Gift for Toddlers Boys Girls 3+ Year Old • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$436.85

Vendor shipping charges

$2.99

Sales tax

$30.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.50

Total project goal

$596.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$596.69

2 Donors

-$268.60

Donations toward project cost

-$253.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$298.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$253.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.75

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$0.00

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