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Mrs. Ochs from Louisville KY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little People Can Have Big Emotions Too!

Help me give my students new social skill books to promote emotional self regulation.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I teach at a Title I, low income school where our students have a an huge range of needs. We have over 93% of students receiving free and reduced lunches. I provide resource services for special education students that are primarily placed in a regular education class. My students have a wide range of disabilities from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Mild Mental Disabilities, specific learning disabilities, behavior disorders as well as several others. Despite my students needs, they can be some of the most loving, creative, funny children. My school is amazing at making sure all of our kids feel safe and loved.

Every child knows that they are not only our students but are "our kids.” This project will provide students with access to social emotional books within the classroom.

These books will also be aligned with social skill lesson plans to teach students a variety of skills. Some of the other items requested such as fidgets will help students to remain focused in the classroom. These resources will be shared among my students as well four other special education teachers and our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) team.

Many of our students have experienced or come from unimaginable situations at home and are in need of basic social skills and emotional self regulation strategies.

Many of my students need to learn basic things such as how to regulate their emotions, personal responsibility, social awareness, empathy, and relationship building. Even the higher grade levels benefit from learning these skills that which will not only help them in school, but in life. We want our students be become not only productive members of society but become compassionate humans. Please help support our students to help ensure we create a better society for everyone!

Mrs. Ochs
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Slumberkins 14" Fox Kin, Affirmation Card, & Storybook Set | Supports Changes, Coping Skills & Transitions | Social Emotional Development | Soft Plush Animal Gift Set for Toddlers & Preschoolers • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Yeti Kin, Affirmation Card, & Storybook Set | Promotes Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation | Social Emotional Development | Soft Plush Animal Gift Set for Babies & Kids • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Kin & Board Book | Promotes Self-Acceptance & Positive Self-Talk | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ (Yak Kin & Board Book) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Kin & Board Book | Supports Grief & Loss, Acceptance & Resilience | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ (Sprite Kin & Board Book) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins School Sloth Kin & Board Book | Promotes Routines, Relaxation & Coping Skills | Social Emotional Learning Soft Plush Animal Toy Gift for Babies & Toddlers, Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Kin & Board Book | Supports Grief & Loss, Emotional Acceptance | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ (Rainbow Sprite Kin & Board Book) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Kin & Board Book | Promotes Creativity & Imaginative Play | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ (Dragon Kin & Board Book) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Bigfoot Kin & Board Book Set | Soft Plush Toy for Ages 0+ | Enhances Self-Esteem & Positive Relationships • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Kin & Board Book | Promotes Stress Relief & Coping Skills | Social Emotional Tools for Ages 0+ (Alpaca Kin & Board Book) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00

Materials cost

$468.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.12

Total project goal

$594.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.14

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 $594.14

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