Student-Led SEL Lunch Club: Building a Kinder, Calmer School
Help me give my students books, games, and other tools to support their social-emotional learning.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Magid's classroom raised $499
This project is fully funded
My Project
Project Description:
Our incredible 3rd graders are launching a student-led Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Lunch Club as an act of community service, aimed at supporting their peers during the most unstructured - and often most challenging - part of the day: lunch and recess.
This club will be a safe, welcoming space where students can build friendships, practice mindfulness, and explore their emotions through games, books, and calming activities using the requested materials. Students will take the lead, from choosing activities to setting goals, making it a true community service project that empowers kids to support one another.
The Community:
Our school serves a diverse population, many of whom struggle with emotional regulation, social anxiety, or building connections. These challenges are most visible during lunch and recess, where there's less structure and more opportunity for misunderstandings. Our students want to change that, starting with themselves and working outward to include every grade level.
Through this student-led program, our learners aren’t just growing as individuals, they're stepping up as community leaders. By building empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, they hope to create a ripple effect that extends beyond the classroom, positively impacting their peers, their homes, and the wider neighborhood.
How Your Support Helps:
The supplies we’re requesting will give students the tools they need to lead this effort with confidence. These materials will help them:
- Create a calm, welcoming environment
- Learn and teach self-regulation strategies
- Use books and games to build empathy and connection
- Spread emotional wellness throughout our entire school
These resources will not only strengthen essential SEL skills- they will also give our students a meaningful opportunity to engage in community service. By leading this initiative, students will take an active role in making their school a happier, kinder, and more inclusive place.
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
6 Book Set: Mental Health #2 (A Kids Book About: Empathy, Imagination, Anger, Inclusive, Bullying, Love; social emotional learning awareness)
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$110.00
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$110.00
4 Book Set from Lil' Libros: Afro-Latinx Picture Books: My Mind is a Mountain, Wepa, Stars of Din, NO Boy- bilingual Spanish social emotional learning
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$72.00
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$72.00
Slow Rise Stress Balls 32 Pack: Squishy Ball Bulk for Anxiety Relief, Hand Therapy Toys for Kids Adults, Prize Box Fidgets Toys for Classroom, Fidget Bulk Toys, Stocking Stuffers for Kids Teens
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$31.46
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$31.46
? WORD TEASERS Riddles - Riddle Game for Kids, Teens & Adults - Fun & Funny Brain Teaser Puzzles - Great Card Game for Kids/Fun Travel Game - 150 Riddle Cards
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$15.25
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$15.25
Yoga Poses for Kids Cards (Deck 2), Yoga Cards for Kids PE Exercise Equipment, Brain & Movement Breaks, Play Somatic Therapy, Autism Therapy, Meditation Pose, Breathing Exercises, or ADHD Tools
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$14.95
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$14.95
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises
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$12.99
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$12.99
I'm Just a Kid: A Social-Emotional Book about Self-Regulation (Social Emotional Books)
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$12.99
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$12.99
Blots Card Game
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$11.99
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$11.99
I Know MySELf: A Journal of Social Emotional Learning in Self Awareness
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$11.19
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$11.19
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books)
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$10.39
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$10.39
ThinkPsych Monkey Mimic - Copy Faces to Win | Fun & Educational Kids Games | Ages 5+ | Social Emotional Learning Activities | Therapy Games | Easy to Play!
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$9.99
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$9.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Playing Cards, Emotions Cards, Flash Cards for Toddlers, Kids Card Games, Play Therapy Toys, Therapy Games, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Social Skills Games
• Amazon Business
$9.69
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$9.69
Learning to Get Along - Join in and Play - Paperback Book
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$8.75
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$8.75
Learning to Get Along - Talk and Work It Out - Paperback Book
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$8.75
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$8.75
Would You Rather?: A Book of Gross and Silly Questions for Kids
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$7.99
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$7.99
eeBoo: Snap Playing Card Game, Easy to Understand, Instructions are Included, Encourages Imagination and Creativity, Perfect for Ages 5 and up
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$7.99
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$7.99
eeBoo: Go Fish Playing Card Game, Cards are Durable and Easy to Use, Instructions Included, Educational and Fun Learning, for Ages 3 and up
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$7.74
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$7.74
Share and Take Turns (Learning to Get Along, Book 1)
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$7.38
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$7.38
Schylling NeeDoh Teenie Cool Cat - Sensory Squeeze Toy - Contains 3 Mini Groovy Globs - 1.5" Wide - Color May Vary (Pack of 1)
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$6.99
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$6.99
Materials cost
$378.48
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$424.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.84
Total project goal
$498.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$498.95
1 Donor
-$498.95
Donations toward project cost
-$424.11
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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