Learning to Grow Through Our Big Emotions: Social-Emotional Health
Help me give my students sensory toys for a quiet corner that allows them to learn how to navigate big emotions in a safe space.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ramirez's classroom raised $205
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Kindergarten is a fundamental introduction to education. Through the last year and a half, the Las Vegas economy was hit hard with tourism becoming extinct. 90% of my classroom qualifies for free lunch and weekend food aid. These families have truly struggled through this pandemic to make our students' education a priority when they are fighting poverty. I am so thankful that we are able to provide the resources for students to excel in and out of the classroom.
Ms.R's Kindergarten class is Vegasstrong!
These students are actively striving to become engaged learners. These little ones have spent most of their young lives in a quarantine world but they are doing everything possible to take advantage of the time they have lost. We spend a lot of time working on social-emotional awareness to make up for all of the face-to-face time they missed out on.
My Project
With all the students in individual desks, as opposed to large tables, our rooms are crowded. The chair organizers allow for students to organize electronics and other learning materials without taking any additional space in the classroom that we don't have. The ability to organize and create a more cleanly environment without clutter will help to alleviate stress for many of my students.
If this project were to be funded it would provide my kindergartners with the tools to work through big emotions.
Not being able to be around kids or other people through the pandemic has made it hard for them to digest big emotions. Many of my students struggle with how to play with others and even being away from mom and dad for so long. Materials such as stress balls, fidget spinners, and pop it's, and sensory toys are all tools that I would use in my quiet corner to help calm down big feelings and allow a moment for them to take a deep breathe and find words to explain how they are feeling.
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
Chairback Buddy Pocket Chart, Kids School Supplies Chair Pockets Classroom Seat Storage Organizer Polyester Seatback Stuff Caddy Organizer for Home/Daycare/Classroom Use, 6 Pockets (Blue/Red)
• Amazon Business
$15.98
4
$63.92
1030design Big Pop Game Fidget Toy, Rainbow Chess Board Push Bubble Popper Fidget Sensory Toys for Parent-Child Time, Interactive Jumbo Stress Relief Fidget Toy to Play with Friends
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Fidget Toys,Fidget Pack,Simple dimple Toy,Squeeze Sensory Toy,Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toy,Silicone Stress Reliever Toy,Easy to Carry Stress and Anxiety Relief Handheld Toys Set for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Sensory Stress and Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue)
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Materials cost
$131.84
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$10.35
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$174.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$30.74
Total project goal
$204.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$204.91
2 Donors
-$102.46
Donations toward project cost
-$87.09
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.37
match offer
-$102.45
Match offer toward project cost
-$87.08
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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