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Ms. McFarland from Saint Louis, MO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SEL Slumber-kind for Student Learning

Help me give my students the SEL curriculum they need to help them grow socially and emotionally.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McFarland's classroom raised $967

This project is fully funded

My Project

Slumberkins SEL animals and books are designed specifically to address social-emotional skills in children. Each animal represents a different skill or concept, such as resilience, empathy, mindfulness, or self-esteem. The accompanying books provide engaging narratives that explore these themes in age-appropriate ways. By incorporating these resources into your lessons, you can provide students with tangible tools to understand and navigate their emotions, relationships, and challenges. The interactive nature of the animals and stories can foster empathy, self-awareness, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, which are all essential components of social-emotional learning.

My goals for this project include fostering the development of students' social-emotional skills, creating a supportive and inclusive classroom culture, improving students' ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors, enhancing their interpersonal relationships and communication skills, and promoting overall well-being and resilience.

Additionally, you may aim to create a safe space where students feel valued, understood, and empowered to express themselves authentically.

Each student brings their own unique strengths, challenges, experiences, and perspectives to the learning environment. They may come from diverse cultural backgrounds, have different learning styles and preferences, possess various talents and interests, and face individual obstacles and triumphs. What makes your students special is their individuality and the rich tapestry of identities and experiences they bring to the classroom. By recognizing and celebrating their uniqueness, you can create a learning environment that honors and supports each student's journey toward social-emotional growth and academic success.

Ms. McFarland Hodgen Technical Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Saint Louis, MO 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
Slumberkins Snuggler Plush Stuffed Animal & Board Book Gift Set - Promotes Mindfulness - Social Emotional Learning, SEL Tools for Boys, Girls, Toddlers and Baby - Ages 0 and Up (Yeti) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Self-Acceptance & Positive Self-Talk | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Yak) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Unicorn Snuggler, Card & Storybook Set | Promotes Authenticity Therapy | Social Emotional Learning Soft Plush Animal Lovey Gift Set for Babies & Toddlers, Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Supports Grief & Loss, Acceptance & Resilience | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Sprite) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Routines, Relaxation & Coping Skills | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Sloth) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Supports Grief and Loss & Emotiaonal Acceptance, Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Rainbow Sprite) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Otter Snuggler & Board Book Set | Soft Plush Gift for Babies & Toddlers, Ages 0+ | Supports Family Bonding • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Narwhal Snuggler, Promotes Growth Mindset, Problem Solving & Teamwork | Cuddly Interactive Creatures for Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Self-Expression, Mindfulness & Healthy Boundaries | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Lynx) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Emotional Courage, Resilience & Empathy | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Ibex) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Gratitude, Respect & Sharing | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Honey Bear) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Fox Snuggler: Change Support Plush with Affirmation Card & Storybook for Babies & Toddlers • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins Snuggler & Board Book | Promotes Creativity & Imaginative Play | Social Emotional Learning Tools for Ages 0+ (Dragon) • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00
Slumberkins 14" Bigfoot Snuggler, Card & Storybook Set | Promotes Confidence, Self-Esteem & Positive Relationships | Social Emotional Learning Soft Plush Toy Gift for Babies & Toddlers, Ages 0+ • Amazon Business $52.00 1 $52.00

Materials cost

$780.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$821.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.01

Total project goal

$966.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$966.71

7 Donors

-$483.36

Donations toward project cost

-$410.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.50

match offer

-$483.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$410.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.50

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$0.00

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