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Ms. Lawanson from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Toolkit

Help me give my students manipulatives, games, and books to engage in social work sessions and develop socially and emotionally.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lawanson's classroom raised $539

This project is fully funded

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

As a social worker in two different public schools (elementary & high school, K-12), I need a range of tools to reach my students. Books help me provide social & emotional lessons to whole classrooms. Games teach social skills in groups like turn-taking and coping with strong feelings. Fidgets enable my students to stay focused in our one-on-one sessions. Sensory materials assist with self-regulation. Hands-on tools help students remember and apply what they learn. Art supplies provide students with another way to express themselves and process their emotions.

I want my office to be a safe and welcoming space for my students!

Our students have a diversity of strengths & needs. As a new school social worker, the supplies in this toolkit will enable me to engage with students in ways that are more helpful for their social and emotional development. With your support, we can empower our students to connect with their own emotions, with each other, and with our school community.

Ms. Lawanson Roosevelt High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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
Connect More - Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, Multiplayer up to 6 Players, 4 in a Row Connect Game Fostering Conversation and Relationship Building • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Pipishell 3 Tier Mesh Utility Cart, Rolling Metal Organization Cart with Handle and Lockable Wheels, Multifunctional Storage Shelves for Kitchen Living Room Office Black • Amazon Business $34.87 1 $34.87
OPNICE Desk Organizers and Accessories, 4 Tier Desk Paper Letter Tray Organizer with Drawer + 2 Pen Holders + File Holder, Office Desk Accessories for Office Supplies(Green) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Weighted Stuffed Animal for Anxiety | Calming & Comforting 5 Lbs | Weighted Plush Animal Sloth | Anxiety Stuffed Animals for Adults & Kids | Carrying Bag Included | Machine Washable Weighted Plushie • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Dynta Mini Lined Notebooks Bulk 60 Packs A6 (4.25x5.5 in) Small Pocket Notebooks Ruled Page Colorful Cover, Pocket Journals for Students Drawing Memo Notepad 30 Sheets/60 Pages • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Fenmzee Bedside Table Lamp for Bedroom - 3 Way Dimmable Touch Lamp USB C Charging Ports and AC Outlet, Small Lamp Wood Base Round Flaxen Fabric Shade for Living Room, Desk, LED Bulb Included • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Breathing Pal 'Hugo'- Mindfulness Breathing Light, Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light, Anxiety Relief Items for ADHD/Calm Down Corner/Meditation/Sleep Aid for Adult&Kid • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
Magicteam Sound Machine White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Educational Insights My Feeling Bean Bags, Set of 10 Bean Bags, Social Emotional Learning, Preschool Kindergarten Classroom Must Haves, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
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 $19.58 1 $19.58
MAD SMARTZ: Social Skills & Anger Management Card Game – Teaches Interpersonal Skills & Emotional Regulation. Autism & ADHD Learning Tool; Educational Therapy Game for Counseling Kids/Teens; CBT Tool • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
KINGYAO 24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids ADHD Anti-stress Toy • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Hasbro Gaming Jenga Classic Game with Genuine Hardwood Blocks,Stacking Tower Game for 1 or More Players,Kids Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Bendable Sticky Yarn Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Handicraft DIY School Project Supplies (600 Pieces) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
I'm Just a Kid: A Social-Emotional Book about Self-Regulation (Social Emotional Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Mattel Games UNO Card Game for Family Night, Travel Game & Gift for Kids in a Collectible Storage Tin for 2-10 Players (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids) • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
Multipurpose 4 Pack Rainbow Pop it Fidget Toy, Bubble Sensory Toy for Kids and Adults, Stress Reliever, 4 Shapes Poppers-Heart, Circle, Octagon, Square Pressure Relieving • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Schylling NeeDoh Nice Cube Sensory Toy with a Super Solid Squish - Always Returns to its Square Shape - Ages 3 and Up - One Cube in Assorted Colors of Blue, Pink, or Purple • Amazon Business $8.24 1 $8.24
H1vojoxo 24PCS Anxiety Sensory Stickers Calm Strips for Anxiety Sensory Stickers Tactile Textured Mindfulness Sticker for Desk and Phone Stress Anxiety Relief Adhesive for Kids Adult School Counselor • Amazon Business $7.13 1 $7.13
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.04 1 $7.04
Crayola 288pg Disney Animation Coloring Book with Sticker Sheets, Gift for Girls & Boys, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Crayola Colored Pencils (36ct), Kids Pencils Set, Art Supplies, Great for Coloring Books, Classroom Pencils, School Supplies, 3+ • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
Fashion Angels 1000+ Ridiculously Cute Stickers for Kids - Fun Craft Stickers for Scrapbooks, Planners, Gifts and Rewards, 40-Page Sticker Book for Kids Ages 6+ and Up • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers (12ct), Washable Markers for Kids, Classroom Supplies for Teachers, Kids Back to School Supplies, 3+ • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$421.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.74

Total project goal

$538.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$538.24

2 Donors

-$519.50

Donations toward project cost

-$441.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.92

match offer

-$18.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$15.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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