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Mr. De La Pena from El Paso TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Skills Practice and Prizes!

Help me give my students social skills practice games and prizes such as bracelets, putty, and squishy toys, as positive reinforcement.

  • $599 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

We're a Title I school in El Paso, Texas with high rates of mobility and poverty. I am a Social Skills Teacher that is in charge of magnificent students who need a little extra help with social skills.

My students are coded AU, which is short for "AU-some!"

They have difficulty with face to face social interactions and with paper/pencil work too; but are great with social skills videos and computer work. So I use that to let them shine!

My Project

My students need to improve their social skills and the best way is to see the targeted behavior modeled for them. Everyday Speech has incredible social skills videos that have made it easier for students to learn these skills. I am requesting a subscription to Everyday Speech.

Practicing is not enough, students also need prizes as positive reinforcement to maintain gains.

Students will enjoy seeing the modeled skills and learn from the videos and games.

The social skills games will be used to let them have fun while learning social skills and then get rewarded with fun prizes such as bracelets, putty, and squishy toys. With the Everyday Speech Complete Guided Therapy videos, games, and prizes, my students will be set up on a path that will lead them towards super social skill success!

Mr. De La Pena
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Complete Guided Therapy • Everyday Speech $199.99 1 $199.99
Didax Social Skills Board Games (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $29.85 2 $59.70
You Know Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Fun Game That Opens Communication and Encourages Meaningful Conversations to Establish Relationships • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Mindfulness Matters: The game that uses mindfulness skills to improve coping in everyday life • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
LEEHUR 20Pcs Squishy Toys, Party Favors Mochi Squishies Mini Squeeze Funny Toy Soft Stress and Anxiety Relief Toys for Kids/Adults Random Color • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
MagneBalls 5MM Magic Ball Set for Office Stress Relief |Desk Sculpture Toy Perfect for Crafts, Jewelry, Education |Fidget Cube Provides Relief for Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Boredom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Neliblu Fun Puzzle Balls - Goody Bag Fillers - Party Favors, Party Toys, Goody Bag Favors, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler - Fidget Brain Teaser Puzzles (12 Pack) Clear Instructional Videos Included! • Amazon Business $9.37 2 $18.74
Haawooky Kid's Children Flexible Soft Pencil Magic Bend School Fun Equipment, 30 Piece • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
50 Bulk Rubber Spike Bracelet Assortment - Perfect Halloween Costume Jewelry in Black, Purple, Orange, Green and Glow-in-the-Dark • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
SN Incorp. Gemstone Galaxy Putty For All Ages - Set Of 12 Mini Putty Slime For Parties And Prizes • Amazon Business $13.84 1 $13.84
UpBrands 48 Pack Friendship Fidget Zipper Bracelets Sensory Toys Bulk Set Neon Colors, Kit for Birthday, Party Favors for Kids, Goodie Bags, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers, Pinata Filler, Small Prizes • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
24 Rubber Bracelets With Sayings 8 Inches Diameter, Wristband, Assorted Colors - DREAM, LOVE, COURAGE, HOPE, FAITH, STRENGTH – For Kids, Teens, Adults, Fashion, Prize, Gift, Party Favor. • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79

Materials cost

$471.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$508.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.82

Total project goal

$598.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$598.81

1 Donor

-$598.81

Donations toward project cost

-$508.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.82

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$0.00

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