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

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Newbie Counselor's Toolkit

Help me give my students Social Emotional Learning games and activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $713

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a first year elementary school counselor and would like to have fun and engaging ways to interact with my students. They have been impacted by grief and trauma and sometimes need a "nudge" to open up to people they aren't very familiar with. These games and activities will surely break the ice, and help them discover cool ways to be more mindful, control impulsiveness, manage anger, and develop new social skills.

The former social worker was able to receive a printer/copier from Donor's choose last year, which now resides in my office.

Unfortunately, we don't have additional funds to supply this printer so I am also asking for ink so that I can put it to use.

Ms. Smith Wadsworth Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL 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

250 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson T802XL/T802 Black High Yield and Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Standard Yield Ink Cartridge, 4/Pack (T802XL- BCS) • Quill.com $123.94 2 $247.88
The Coping Skills Game • Nasco $50.96 1 $50.96
Building Champions: A Small-Group Counseling Curriculum for Boys • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Better Me Self Improvement Game - Board Game for Couples, Friends or Family Games Night, Self Help Group Therapy Games, Counseling Games for Teens, Relationship Date Night Ideas • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
In a Jar© Communication and Choices Game Set • Nasco $33.58 1 $33.58
5-Minute Relationships Activities • Nasco $31.88 1 $31.88
In a Jar© Feelings and Mindfulness Game Set • Nasco $31.41 1 $31.41
Guidance with Good Measure: 25 Awesome Measurable Classroom and Group Counseling Lessons • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
INNERICONS Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
Conversation Cards | Let's Mingle Kids Card Game | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT | Mindfulness Activities | Social Emotional Learning | Critical Thinking | Counseling Questions | Growth Mindset • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Behind The Anger Card Game for Families, Therapy Games for Kids - Anger Management Toys for Kids - Card Game for Teens - Develop Social Emotional Coping Skills - Anger Control and Counseling Tool • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Learning Resources Growth Mindset Game For Boys Girls Teens | Card Games For Kids Ages | Family & Classroom Games | Cognitive Behavior Therapy CBT | Learning Games | Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95

Materials cost

$567.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$605.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$106.85

Total project goal

$712.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$712.35

1 Donor

-$712.35

Donations toward project cost

-$605.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$106.85

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$0.00

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