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Ms. Pastoriza from Schenectady, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little People with Big Feelings: PreK- Grade 1

Help me give my students social emotional books, sensory items, and games to help with learning emotional regulation and social skills. These will be used during counseling sessions with students.

  • $914 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

I am a brand new school social worker who is looking to gather supplies for my office. Help me make this space warm and inviting!

With these games, books, and sensory items I will be able to help my students cope and develop emotional regulation skills.

Learning these coping strategies will help with behavior, which will then help the children succeed academically as well.

My primary focus is on grades Pre-K through 1 at this time, so it is important to keep these little ones engaged and the best way to do that is through play!

Ms. Pastoriza Hamilton Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Schenectady, NY 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Excellerations Educational Multicultural Pretend Play Figurine Family Dolls Set of 4 Different ethnicities 28 Pieces Total for Block Play • Amazon Business $146.96 1 $146.96
MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Magnetic Construction Set, The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
5 Book Set: Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion books for classroom library) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $82.00 1 $82.00
hand2mind Jumbo Sand Timers, 4/Bundle (93070) • Quill.com $71.18 1 $71.18
Big Joe Milano Lenox Denim Cobalt Beanbag Chair • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $44.99 1 $44.99
Developing Social & Emotional Relationships Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toy Set - Featuring Storage, Includes Train, Car, and a Tiger Figure, and Playset for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 4-99 • Amazon Business $24.88 1 $24.88
9 Mental Health Posters For Classroom - 11x14" School Counselor Office Decor, Power of Yet & Growth Mindset Poster, School Counseling Posters Elementary - Colorful Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
LIORQUE 60 Minute Visual Timer for Kids, Visual Countdown Timer for Classroom Office Kitchen with 'Rainbow' Pattern Design, Pomodoro Timer with Silent Operation (Batteries Included) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids, Easter Gifts for Boys & Girls, 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Super SEL: A Social Emotional Learning Book For Kids • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Mattel UNO Card Game - Classic Family and Classroom Game for Kids Ages 7+, Educational Card Game for Number Recognition, Color Matching, and Strategic Thinking - 2-10 Players, Ideal for Home or School • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 1 $8.96

Materials cost

$728.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$776.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.07

Total project goal

$913.81

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