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Ms. Bekah from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Build a Social Emotional Learning Hub

Help me give my students a brand new Social Emotional Learning Hub. I am a school social worker on the West side of Chicago. I am looking to bring SEL books, games, and regulating toys to my students

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bekah's classroom raised $312

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am full time social worker attempting to build out a comprehensive social emotional learning hub in my classroom. I work with school children Pre-k through 8th grade on the West side of Chicago. I work mainly with students with disabilities, but also serve students throughout the school when they need individualized support.

The items in this project will help me create a safe space in my classroom for students to regulate themselves in times of crisis.

The project will also supply art materials for our social work projects and will make learning about emotions fun and engaging for all ages and ability levels.

Thank you for helping me make my classroom a welcoming and warm environment!

Ms. Bekah Chalmers School of Excellence Grades 3-5

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

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.

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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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Free Spirit Publishing I'm In Control of Myself Books - Set of 6 Social-Emotional Learning Paperback Book Set with Poster for Kids Ages 3+ - Teaches Self-Regulation, Emotions, and Positive Behavior • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $25.10 1 $25.10
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards | Set of 2 | Sensory Board for Calming Corner | Social Emotional Learning Activities | Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hadley Designs Feelings Chart for Kids – 4 Pack Emotion Posters for Classroom & Home, Laminated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Behavior Management Tools, 11x17 Colorful Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Hasbro Gaming Bop It! Electronic Game for Kids Ages 8 and up, Kids Games for 1 or More Players, Board Games for Kids, Kids Gifts • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, Social Skills, Autism Learning Materials, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Emotional Learning Toys and Games for Kids, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
I Have Ants in My Pants: A Picture Book About Learning Self-Control and Respecting Others Space • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76

Materials cost

$217.92

Vendor shipping charges

$13.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.71

Total project goal

$311.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$311.40

2 Donors

-$311.40

Donations toward project cost

-$264.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.71

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