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Heartfelt Connections: Building Emotional Resilience Together!

Help me give my students amazing social emotional tools and resources to be successful in the classroom environment.

  • $982 goal

This project expired on June 26, 2025.

This project expired on June 26, 2025.

My Project

The social-emotional tools I am requesting will empower students to develop critical life skills, such as empathy, self-regulation, and resilience. These resources will create a safe space for students to express their feelings and learn effective coping strategies, ultimately enhancing their overall learning experience. My goal for this project is to foster a supportive environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically. What makes my students special is their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives, which enrich our classroom community. By equipping them with the right tools, we can nurture their emotional well-being and help them succeed in all aspects of life.

Mrs. McCoy Renaissance West Steam Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abilitations Inflatable Dream Chair - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $116.02 1 $116.02
Social Emotional Learning Notebook for Kids • Amazon Business $14.95 7 $104.65
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 2 $89.98
Solobo Toys: 8-pack of 9" 3D Sensory Fidget Toys - AXOLOTLS (Pink/Light Pink) social emotional learning, calming corner, fidgets for teens • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $75.00 1 $75.00
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONS COIN DROP (calming corner resources; social emotional learning toy; sensory play) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Celestial Buddies: SUN Buddy 12" Plush Space Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00
Lakeshore Match & Sort Social-Emotional Quickies - Gr. 4-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Conversation Cards for Kids – 400 Convo Starters for Family Game Night or Dinner – Road Trip Must Haves – Travel Games for Children Age 8-12 – Connect and Build Social Emotional Learning Skills • Amazon Business $25.47 1 $25.47
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Feelings and Emotions Cards Toolbox, Calming Strategy Cards for Social Emotional Learning, Learn Coping Skills, Calming Corner Game, Social Skills Cards, Autism Therapy • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, Assorted Colors, 24/Box (LER6091) • Quill.com $13.50 1 $13.50
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Carson Dellosa Emotion-oes Board Game - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $12.97 1 $12.97
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Materials cost

$713.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.85

Sales tax

 $55.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$834.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.26

Total project goal

$981.72

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