I serve approximately 200 students in grades 3-5. My scholars are challenged daily to take risks, learn through our mistakes, support one another as learners, and build our confidence as we learn new skills. I work in each classroom to teach socio-emotional skills, help scholars learn to regulate emotions, and counsel scholars who may need additional support.
My Project
As part of Socio-Emotional Learning time, I teach scholars how to regulate emotions, respond to stressors, manage stressful situations, and make responsible decisions. In addition, we work in-depth on how to build relationships with others and communicate with others in healthy, polite, and productive ways.
Building socio-emotional skills take daily practice.
The tools provided in this project will help reinforce each of the socio-emotional skills we practice daily.
The Pop It sensory toy keychains will be used by individual students who may benefit from a fidget tool to help them focus or regulate their emotions. Some students may borrow those to use during the day, and some students may carry them on their backpacks or belt loops to help with sensory regulation on the school bus/ on the journey to and from school.
The pencil toppers and cube puzzles will likewise be used as sensory supports. Students will be taught how to use these as tools, not just toys. The cube puzzles can also be used as rewarding activities for scholars who are meeting goals. Like the other tools in this project, students can use these to help regulate emotions when they are overwhelmed, frustrated, or just need a moment to relax.
Finally, I would like to provide my scholars with a variety of snack items. The chips and small candies are intended as rewards for meeting goals or showing star behavior.
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
ULTIMATE Assorted Classic Candy Mix, Fun Mega Variety! FRESH & DELICIOUS! Individually Wrapped Minis, Bulk, Fun Size Assortment, Perfect for Christmas, Candy Bowls, Kids’ Treats, Parades, Parties & Piñatas! (4 lbs.)
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$29.95
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$29.95
Hignut 20 Pack Mini Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy,Silicone Rainbow Stress Reliever Hand Toys,Simple Fidget Toy, Keychain Bubble Pop Desk Toy,Pop Anxiety Stress Reliever for All Ages
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$23.99
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$23.99
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Variety Pack, 40 Count
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$17.98
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$17.98
AROIC 21 Pack Mini Cubes, Puzzle Toys, Stress Relief Toys, Party Favors，Birthday Party Gifts,Party Supplies for Boys and Girls.
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$15.99
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$15.99
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24)
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$15.69
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$15.69
Materials cost
$103.60
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.55
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$135.15
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$23.85
Total project goal
$159.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$159.00
3 Donors
-$141.35
Donations toward project cost
-$122.40
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$18.95
match offer
-$15.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$12.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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