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Ms. Diggs from Irvington, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hearts Minds Action

Help me give my students social stars supply to build social skills through play & connection! We’re collecting items to support social-emotional learning and social skills for children. This will help kids learn how to communicate, cooperate.

  • $692 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

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At the heart of our work are our students curious, kind, resilient, and full of potential. We love watching them grow and learning how to manage their feelings, build friendships, and navigate challenges with confident

Games teach teamwork.

Books help children understand courage and kindness. Art supplies give them tools to express feelings in ways words. Role-play materials make social learning fun and engaging. Utility cart hold supplies attending different classrooms.

These materials create safe, spaces where students learn the skills they’ll carry for life empathy, communication, self-awareness, and collaboration

Ms. Diggs University Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Irvington, NJ View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 180 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rubbermaid Heavy Duty 2-Shelf Plastic/Poly Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Black (FG452088BLA) • Quill.com $244.61 1 $244.61
Connect More - Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, Multiplayer up to 6 Players, 4 in a Row Connect Game Fostering Conversation and Relationship Building • Amazon Business $35.00 2 $70.00
Breathing Pal PLUS Pair: Mindfulness Friends for Calming Corner & Classrooms; (2) Kyle the Koala (6.2") - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $54.00 1 $54.00
Solobo Toys: EMOTIONAL BAGGAGE - 2025 Plush TOY OF THE YEAR WINNER (social emotional learning awareness, squeeze stress, calming corner focus tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
Nostalgia Maker 12 Cups Coca-Cola Hot Air Popcorn Machine with Measuring Cap, Oil Free, Vintage Movie Theater Style, White and Red • Amazon Business $49.39 1 $49.39
edxeducation School Friendly Playing Cards - In Home Learning Game - Set of 8 Decks - 448 Cards - Multicolored Patterned Cards Numbered 0-13 - Teach Counting and Probability • Amazon Business $29.13 1 $29.13
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
INNERICONS Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Key Education How Do You Feel? Game, Photographic Facial Expression Puzzle, Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3+, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Photo "First Games") • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$549.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.80

Total project goal

$692.00

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