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Mrs. Jefferson from Little Rock, AR is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING IS VITAL!

Help me give my students the tools and skills they need for self-regulation.

  • $327 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2024.

This project expired on September 2, 2024.

My Project

While SEL isn’t a designated subject like history or math, it can be woven into the fabric of a school’s curriculum. When educators make academic lessons more personal and relatable to students, students may be more inclined to participate and may be less likely to mentally check out during their subjects. By fostering a sense of empathy, self-awareness, and feelings of safety and inclusiveness in the classroom, SEL can have a positive impact that lasts a lifetime.

SEL is beneficial for both students and educators, it increases self-awareness, academic development, and positive behaviors both in and out of the classroom.

From an academic standpoint, students who participated in SEL programs will see an increase in their overall grades and better attendance. On a more individual level, the skills learned within an SEL program have been shown to help students better cope with emotional stress, solve problems, and avoid peer pressure to engage in harmful activities. Students who are equipped to deal with problems that affect them on a personal level are then better able to navigate the pressures of adult life. These mentioned things are my goals for my scholars- I want them to succeed not just in the classroom, but in life!

My scholars are special because they have all experienced some type of traumatic life experience. Some of them have these experiences day in and day out. I just want to be a positive light, outlet, and hero for them.

Mrs. Jefferson Nichols Intermediate Academy of Leadership Grades 6-8

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

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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

44 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (Fidget Toy - Social Emotional Learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade • Amazon Business $21.71 1 $21.71
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
Sensory Toys for Kids: Liquid Motion Bubbler Timers, Calming Fidget Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Special Needs Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning Toy for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
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
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Learning Resources Who's Feeling What?,Social Emotional Learning Games, Communication Games for Kids, Emotion Toys, Feeling Toys for Kids, 49 Pieces, Age 3+ • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59

Materials cost

$224.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.65

Sales tax

 $18.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$277.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.93

Total project goal

$326.19

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