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Ms. Barnes from Blue Island IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SEL for All

Help me give my students a safe space to understand SEL and feel comfortable in their own school. I want to create the ultimate comfort room that allows my students to express themselves, learn, grow and heal.

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My Project

I am a School Social Worker at a new school and am starting fresh. I'm hoping to build my office space into the ultimate safe space for my students so they feel welcomed, and as though they belong. I want to transform my office into a space students feel comfortable talking to me and learning calming, and coping skills. My goal is to build up my resources to better serve my students during individual and group sessions.

I started working at this new school in February of this year and have been able to start groups with many of my students that target social and emotional skills.

These students display a high need for mental stability and healing. My goal is to encourage students to learn about mental health, learn about skills they can use to improve their mental health and implement coping skills throughout the day. Lastly, I want to help my students succeed in school by providing whatever resources they may need throughout the school day. I'd like to keep snacks on hand for those that may miss breakfast or struggle with hunger during the day or may have food scarcity at home.

Ms. Barnes
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fumete 12 PCs Floor Pillows Cushions Round Seat Pillows Seating 15 x 15 Inches Color Chair Cushions Floor Pillow Reading Cushion for Kids Adults Classroom Home School Playing Supplies (Colorful) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set - social emotional learning & teaching compassion) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
50 Social Emotional Learning Lessons Vol. 1 • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.54 1 $26.54
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $25.49 1 $25.49
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Describe Cards - Deck One Conversation Cards, Over Two Dozen Games and Social Emotional Learning Activities for Families, Therapy, School and More. Includes More Than 300+ Questions. • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Yunkeeper 11 Inch Cube Storage Bins ,Black Fabric Cubes Organizer Baskets with Handle, Foldable Basket for Closet or Collapsible Storage Box, 11x11x11 Set of 4 (Pink) • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (42 Packs) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Feelings and Emotions Cards Toolbox, Calming Strategy Cards for Social Emotional Learning, Learn Coping Skills, Calming Corner Game, Social Skills Cards, Autism Therapy • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
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
Black Forest Juicy Burst Low Fat Mixed Fruit Snacks 32 oz 40 Packs/Box (FER47149) • Staples $18.71 1 $18.71
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Snacks and Cheese Sandwich Crackers, Snack Crackers Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs (6 Crackers Per Pack) • Amazon Business $17.78 1 $17.78
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Quill.com $17.59 1 $17.59
Social Skills Games are great Therapy Games for Counselors. Therapy Games for Kids Mitigate Socially Offensive Behavior with Game Therapy. Group Therapy Games best for social emotional learning games • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
Pressman Toys - 4 In A Row • Teachers' School Supply $15.09 1 $15.09
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (54 Bars) • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes, Social Emotional Learning, Assorted Colors, 6 Pieces (LER7300) • Quill.com $14.07 1 $14.07
I Feel... Meh: Overcoming Boredom and Apathy for Kids (Understanding Feelings Book for Kids, Social Emotional Learning for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.01 1 $14.01
Hanaive 12 Pcs Learning Conversation Cubes Social Emotional Learning Activities Family Dice Game Speech Therapy For Kids Teacher Family Classroom (Foam) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Social-Emotional Learning Toy Set, Yellow (LER6375) • Quill.com $11.27 1 $11.27
Mental Health Tapestry Small Feelings Chart Therapy Office Decor Social Emotional Learning Wall Art Kids Behavior Chart for School Classroom Counseling Office, 20 x 13 Inches (Feelings Wheel) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
BicycleStore 360° Rotating Pencil Holder, Multi-functional Pencil Caddy for Pen Colored Pencil Crayon Marker Arts and Crafts, Rotating Desk Organizer for Home Office Classroom School, Ivory • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Mental Health Posters Therapy Office Decor Counseling Office Wall Decor Mental Health Tapestry Counseling Wall Art Posters for Therapist Home Office School Wall Decor, 20 x 13 Inches (Emotions) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$545.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.21

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$587.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.72

Total project goal

$691.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $691.44

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 $691.44

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