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Ms. Guenther from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Emotional Communication and Self Confidence Building in Counseling!

Help me give my students greater overall self efficacy, self esteem and social emotional success.

  • $475 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our school has students from all different types of backgrounds. Our students come to school every day ready to tackle any challenges they face. We have students with learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech and language delays, and various other disabilities. We also have a large population of English Language Learners. Despite these challenges, they continue to try their hardest in school! Our students come from different walks of life, but that doesn't change their desire to learn and grow! Unfortunately, some of our students live in shelters and do not have access to the tools they so desperately need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they continue to navigate through these difficult times. Despite the obstacles they face, our students have remained focused on their goals and eager to succeed.

Our students are hard-working, creative, ambitious, and eager to learn.

With the right tools and proper guidance, I have no doubt that they will reach their goals!

My Project

As a school guidance counselor ,I work with various students with social emotional and financial needs. Many of my students live in shelters or doubled up temporary housing. I am requesting for fidgets when in crisis, games to have a social activity with peers, and snacks for encouragement and recognition of efforts.

Please help me build my collection of games and provide them with some stress relief toys and snacks when they are dealing with an emotional crisis.

Adolescents have changing interests in middle school and need additional motivators. They are becoming bored with my current collection of games and need something new and exciting. Some games are too challenging for my 6th graders. My students need some variety!

Ms. Guenther
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
My Feelings Game. Fun Educational Family Game to Help Kids Express Their Emotions and Learn self Regulation. Endorsed by Dr Temple Grandin and Other World Renown clinicians and Educators. • Amazon Business $27.71 1 $27.71
(52 Pcs) Sensory Pop Fidget Toys Pack, Poppers Figetget Figit Toys Set Packages for Girls Kids, Stress & Anxiety Relief Tools Autism ADHD Toys Birthday Party Favors Valentines Day Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Mindfulness Activity Conversation Starter Cards for Kids- Behavior Help - Exercises to Build Emotional Resilience, Confidence, Positivity and Well-Being • Amazon Business $24.77 1 $24.77
Small Fish Sensory Stress Ball Set for Kids and Adults, 12 Pack Stress Relief Fidget Balls Filled with Water Beads to Relax, Decompress, and Focus, Squishy Toys for Children with Autism, and ADHD • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Play Minigames, Collect Stars, Battle Bowser • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Fidget Toys Set 36 Pack, Sensory Relieves Stress & Anxiety Squeeze Toy for Kids Teens and Adults ADHD ADD Autism, Fun Fidgeting Game for Classroom & Office with Stress Balls, Magic Cube,Fidget Spinner • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
SNICKERS, M&MS, TWIX, 3 MUSKETEERS & MILKY WAY, Mars Chocolate Variety Mix (2 Pounds) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
YoYa Toys Beadeez Squishy Stress Balls with DNA Spiky Textures (3-Pack) Colorful Sensory Toy and Stress Relief for Kids, Adults - Squeezy Water Beads - Promote Calm Focus for ADHD, Autism • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
hand2mind Mindful Maze Boards, 3 Double Sided Breathing Boards with Finger Paths, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Board, Anxiety Relief Items, Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $18.13 1 $18.13
KELZ KIDZ Durable Large Squishy Water Bead Stress Balls (4 Pack) - Great Sensory Toy for Anxiety Relief for Children and Adults - Helps Calm Kids with ADHD & Autism • Amazon Business $17.38 1 $17.38
Really Good Stuff Social Skills Discussion Cards for The Classroom or at Home Activity for Kids - Builds Social Emotional, Critical Thinking, Growth Mindset & Vocabulary Skills - Grades 2-5 • Amazon Business $16.08 1 $16.08
Don't Go Bananas - A CBT Game for Kids to Work on Controlling Strong Emotions • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
SKITTLES Original Bulk Chewy Candy Fun Size 4-pound box • Amazon Business $15.60 1 $15.60
Rold Gold Tiny Twists Pretzels, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Power Your Fun Arggh Mini Stress Balls for Adults and Kids - 3pk Squishy Stress Balls with Light, Medium, Heavy Resistances, Sensory Stress and Anxiety Relief Squeeze Toys (Yellow, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Skillmatics Card Game : Train of Thought | Gifts, Family Connection & Conversation Starters for 6 Year Olds and Up • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Apples to Apples Junior, The Game of Crazy Comparisons, Board Game with 504 Cards, Family Party Game Especially for Kids, Gift for Kid, Teen & Family Game Night Ages 9 Years & Older • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Pressman Charades for Kids -- The 'No Reading Required' Family Game, 5" • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ZaxiDeel Fidget Pop Tube Toys for Kids and Adults 6 Pack, Pipe Sensory Tools for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Cool Bendable Multi-Color Stimming Toys Great as Gift and Prizes for Fidgeters • Amazon Business $8.45 1 $8.45
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48

Materials cost

$368.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$403.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.21

Total project goal

$474.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $474.73

4 Donors

-$474.73

Donations toward project cost

-$403.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.21

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