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Ms. Anna from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Emotional Learning Tools for Tiny Minds, Big Feelings!

Help me give my students social emotional learning tools that will help them manage emotions, build self-awareness, and develop healthy coping strategies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Anna's classroom raised $1,003

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our students are unique individuals, each with their own strengths, challenges, and dreams. They are eager learners, curious explorers, and compassionate souls. They possess a remarkable capacity for empathy and understanding, and they are deeply committed to making a positive impact on the world.

The social-emotional learning (SEL) tools we're requesting will significantly enhance our students' educational experience.

By providing them with the skills to manage their emotions, build strong relationships, and make responsible decisions, we're empowering them to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

These tools will help our students develop self-awareness and stress-management technique and will support students identify and understand their emotions. By learning healthy coping mechanisms, they'll be able to manage their feelings and respond to challenges in a positive way.

Our goal is to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment where every student feels valued, respected, and understood. By incorporating SEL into our curriculum, we aim to:

Improve students' academic performance

Enhance their social-emotional well-being

Foster a positive and inclusive school culture

Our students are what make this project truly special. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness inspire us every day. We believe that by investing in their social-emotional development, we're not only preparing them for academic success but also equipping them with the tools they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Ms. Anna Hearst Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Calming Colors® Easy-Clean Room Divider - Mint Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $229.00 2 $458.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Comfy Rectangular Classroom Carpet - 4' x 6' - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
Lakeshore Wobble Cushion - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
Weighted Lap Pad for Kids | Calming & Comforting | Weighted Lap Animal | Weighted Teddy Bear | Sensory Weighted Animals | Weighted Lap Blanket for Sensory Disorder | Carrying Bag Included | 5 Lbs • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Melissa & Doug Friendly Bear Family Dress-Up Self Correcting Puzzle Set - 45 Pieces, Promotes Fine Motor Skills and Social Emotional Learning • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Fidget Slug - 7.5" 3D Rainbow Color Sensory Fidget Toy (assorted colors, calming corner, social emotional awareness learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.00 1 $17.00
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Tangle Relax Therapy Tool For Tactile and Sensory Play - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $8.24 1 $8.24

Materials cost

$775.29

Vendor shipping charges

$35.26

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$852.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.38

Total project goal

$1,002.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,002.56

10 Donors

-$1,002.56

Donations toward project cost

-$852.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.38

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$0.00

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