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Mrs. Mendelssohn from West Haven, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning about Feelings!

Help me give my students books and other resources to use to help with social emotional learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mendelssohn's classroom raised $995

This project is fully funded

My Project

I work in a Title I school, where many students come from low income and high poverty living environments. Many students struggle daily with their mental health. With the social emotional resources, I can teach my students healthy ways to deal with their feelings and emotions. I can also provide them with an area in my classroom to relax and reflect when they need sensory breaks. Furthermore, students can individually read these books to learn more about their emotions and how to handle them. I appreciate your help and support.

Mrs. Mendelssohn Savin Rock Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Slumberkins Snuggler Plush Stuffed Animal & Board Book Gift Set - Promotes Mindfulness - Social Emotional Learning, SEL Tools for Boys, Girls, Toddlers and Baby - Ages 0 and Up (Yeti) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Self-Acceptance & Positive Self-Talk | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Yak) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Self-Expression, Mindfulness & Healthy Boundaries | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Lynx) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Gratitude, Respect & Sharing | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Honey Bear) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Hammerhead Snuggler, Affirmation & Storybook Set | Promotes Conflict Resolution Therapy, Social Skills & Responsibility | Social Emotional Development | Soft Plush Animal Gift Set for Kids • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Fox Snuggler: Change Support Plush with Affirmation Card & Storybook for Babies & Toddlers • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler Plush Stuffed Animal & Board Book Gift Set - Promotes Stress Relief & Coping Skills - Social Emotional Learning, SEL Tools for Boys, Girls, Toddlers and Baby - Ages 0 + (Alpaca) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Bigfoot Snuggler, Card & Storybook Set | Promotes Confidence, Self-Esteem & Positive Relationships | Social Emotional Learning Soft Plush Toy Gift for Babies & Toddlers, Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set - social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Creative Minds Basket of Babies Soft Baby Dolls, Sensory Toys, Multicultural, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Emotional Learning, Baby Toys for All Ages, Set of 6 Plush Dolls, Multicolor • Amazon Business $36.07 1 $36.07
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
A Kids Book About Shame - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Bullying - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Love - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Optimism - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Imagination - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Gratitude - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Empathy - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Belonging - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Failure - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Conversation Cards | Let's Mingle Kids Card Game | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT | Mindfulness Activities | Social Emotional Learning | Critical Thinking | Counseling Questions | Growth Mindset • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
A Little Book About Sharing - social emotional learning collection (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
A Little Book About Fear - social emotional learning collection (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
A Little Book About Trust - social emotional learning collection (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
A Little Book About Play - social emotional learning collection (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
A Little Book About Bravery - social emotional learning collection (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $13.00 1 $13.00
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$797.96

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.11

Total project goal

$994.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$994.04

1 Donor

-$994.04

Donations toward project cost

-$844.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.11

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$0.00

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