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Ms. Schorse from Milwaukee, WI is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Promote Social Emotional Learning

Help me give my students social emotional support tools to help them be successful in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schorse's classroom raised $688

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am a school social worker at an elementary school in an urban school district. My students come from diverse backgrounds. The majority of students at our school qualify to receive free or reduced-priced lunch.

Our students face many barriers to achieving academic success.

Many of our students face significant challenges, including experiencing or witnessing trauma. A lack of coping skills can lead to challenging behaviors that have to be addressed at school. Often our students need assistance with managing their self-control, anger-management, social skills, and self-esteem.

My Project

My students are resilient! Several of the students I work with are experiencing behavioral challenges which stem from complex or acute trauma and other adverse life experiences. Research suggest the number one way to support our most vulnerable and dysregulated children is to have positive and ongoing connected relationships with them.

Many of the students I work with need resources to help with emotional regulation and sensory needs.

The items for this project will help meet these needs and promote self regulating skills. Thinking putty, fidget toys, kinetic sand, and stress balls allow students a way to calm themselves when they are feeling dysregulated. The mindfulness and superhero games will be used in small groups to help promote additional coping strategies.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, sharing materials is not possible so it is important that we have plenty of materials for the students in the classroom, as well as materials that can be distributed for them to use at their homes during virtual learning. These materials will allow students to be engaged and will increase their ability to regulate emotions in the classroom.

Ms. Schorse Lowell P Goodrich 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.

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.

Milwaukee, WI 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Push pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy, Autism Special Needs Stress Reliever Silicone Stress Reliever Toy, Squeeze Sensory Toy (Multicolor and Shape 4) • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Sensory Stress Ball Toy Set for Kids and Adults, 12 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax, Decompress, and Focus, Squishy Toys for Children with Autism, ADD and ADHD • Amazon Business $18.95 4 $75.80
Crazy Aaron's Putty SCENTSory Tins Gift Set Bundle Featuring DreamAway, SeaKissed, WildTiki, JungAloha, TropicGo, SunSational, SplashCooler & Bonus Matty's Toy Stop Bag - 7 Pack • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
32 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set，Stress Relief Hand Toys for Adults Kids ADHD ADD Anxiety Autism, Perfect for Birthday Party Favors, School Classroom Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Goodie Bag Fillers • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Be Happy! Neon Colored Smile Funny Face Stress Ball - Happy Smile Face Squishies Toys Stress Foam Balls for Soft Play - Bulk Pack of 12 Relaxable 2.5" Stress Relief Smile Squeeze Balls Fun Toys • Amazon Business $10.97 4 $43.88
Crazy Aaron's Putty Aromatherapy SCENTSory Tins Gift Set Bundle Featuring Calm Presence, Positive Energy, Grateful Heart, Focused Mind & Bonus Matty's Toy Stop Bag - 4 Pack (20g Each) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Kinetic Sand, 3.25lbs Beach Sand for Squishing, Mixing and Molding, for Kids Aged 3 and Up, Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Mr. Pen- Animal Pencil Erasers, Take Apart Animal Erasers, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $7.45 3 $22.35
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty - Hypercolor: Chameleon - Fidget Toy for All Ages - Stretch, Change, Play and Create - Heat-Changing Green Color That Never Dries Out - 4" Large Storage Tin - 3.2 oz. • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches Mindfulness for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Superhero Strengths: Building Resilience, Coping Skills, and Emotion Awareness Card Game • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sensory Stress Ball Toy Set for Kids and Adults, 12 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax, Decompress, and Focus, Squishy Toys for Children with Autism, ADD and ADHD • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
I Like Me 123: The Social Game of Self-Esteem • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Crazy Aaron's Color Changing Putty - 4" Firestorm Hypercolor - Red and Yellow Color Changing with Heat, Never Dries Out (90 G) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty - Super Illusions: Super Scarab - Fidget Toy - Shifting Purple Color - Never Dries Out - 4 Inch Storage Tin - 3.2 Ounces • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty 4” Tin - Flamingo Feathers Hypercolor - Color Changing Putty, Soft Texture - Never Dries Out • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Anger Management Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Help Children Stay Calm and Make Better Choices When They Feel Mad • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29

Materials cost

$546.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.18

Total project goal

$687.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $687.84

2 Donors

-$343.92

Donations toward project cost

-$292.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.59

match offer

-$343.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$292.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.59

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