Help me give my students some hands on learning opportunities to practice SEL.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. V's classroom raised $291
This project is fully funded
My Students
I am the 6-8th grade Emotional Support Teacher at a charter school in a low-income community. All of my students live well below the poverty line but that doesn't stop them from wanting to try to do their best and work on their skills.
My students are thoughtful and kind.
They try their hardest in whatever task is asked of them and they strive to be the best versions of themselves. Their biggest challenge is their social skills. They have been taught to act a certain way and think a certain way, which isn't always the most positive way. It is my job to boost these social skills and get them ready to move on to high school.
My Project
Social and emotional learning is a key factor in the education of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Students aren't meant to only learn through paper and pencil. There are numerous ways students can learn and as a teacher it is my job to teach in a variety of ways.
Students become engaged in their learning when they're having fun.
My 6-8th graders love to play games and will benefit from playing games that will boost their skills and help move them towards their goals. As a newer social skills teacher, I want to be able to provide my students with different ways that they can practice important skills without feeling embarrassed to practice them in front of their peers.
The resources that I am asking for are going to be used along with the school provided curriculum during whole group instruction as well as on the spot teaching or classroom breaks. The goal setting thumball is going to be used in a month long section about how to make strong goals and how to reach them. The CBT Skills and Mindfulness book as well as the Anger Management Workbook will be used in more 1:1 settings to help students effectively work through their feelings.
Finally, the rainbow pop fidget tools will be used in the classroom when they are in need of a sensory item to either calm themselves down or keep themselves on track. These, along with the rest of the items on my list, will not only help me become a better social skills teacher, but will help develop stronger social skills in my students.
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
DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents
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$46.55
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$46.55
Didax 500063 Social Skills Group Activities, 6 Board Games
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$30.85
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$30.85
You Know Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Fun Game That Opens Communication and Encourages Meaningful Conversations to Establish Relationships
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$22.99
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$22.99
Social Emotional Games NoWaries S.T.O.R.M. | Best Educational Learning Resources for Kids & Adults | Emotional Awareness, Control, & Vocabulary | Fun for School & Therapy | Pack of 110 Playing Cards
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$19.95
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$19.95
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
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$19.94
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$19.94
PTS Games Motivation Thumball: The Fun Group Activity to Set Goals and Get Motivated
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$18.99
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$18.99
Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community
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$12.44
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$12.44
Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress
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$11.54
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$11.54
ZALIK 4 Pack Rainbow Pop Fidget Toy, Push Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults, Fidget Popper Stress Reliever- 4 Shapes Sensory Fidget Poppers – Circle, Square, Octagon, Heart
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$10.99
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$10.99
What If? In a Jar: Questions and Dilemmas to Get Kids Thinking About Choices
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$9.99
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$9.99
Anger Management Skills Workbook for Kids: 40 Awesome Activities to Help Children Calm Down, Cope, and Regain Control
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$9.69
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$9.69
Materials cost
$213.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$247.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$43.61
Total project goal
$290.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$290.74
4 Donors
-$202.16
Donations toward project cost
-$171.84
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$30.32
match offer
-$88.58
Match offer toward project cost
-$75.29
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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