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Mrs. Duru from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teaching the Whole Child

Help me give my students resources to teach them how to identify their feelings and strategies to cope with their emotions.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Duru's classroom raised $404

This project is fully funded

My Project

I serve some students who are at risk for mental health concerns. We are working to address these concerns through social-emotional play and behavior therapy.

My goal is to teach my students how to learn, behave, and handle their emotions so they can have a productive day.

Brain breaks will be given as needed and students can use the calm down activities and sensory toys to reset. Students will be taught about their emotions through social stories. The timers will be used to help students learn how to manage their emotions and self regulate.

Mrs. Duru Westerly Hills Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

Charlotte, NC 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

425 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.80 2 $55.60
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 2 $49.90
Kaplan Early Learning I Have Feelings Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted colors & designs; social emotional learning focus tools; sensory calming corner; mental health; emotional awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 2 $30.00
I Feel... Meh: Overcoming Boredom and Apathy for Kids (Understanding Feelings Book for Kids, Social Emotional Learning for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
I Feel... Something: Listening to Your Body for Kids (Social Skills for Kids, Interoception for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.60 2 $25.20
SPARK & WOW Calm Down Threading Boards - Set of 2 - Sensory Board for Calming Corner - Social Emotional Learning - Occupational Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $16.37 1 $16.37
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles- Primary Emotions, Toddler Sensory Toys, Quiet Fidget Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Calming Corner, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$285.38

Vendor shipping charges

$0.80

Sales tax

$22.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.48

Total project goal

$403.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$403.20

1 Donor

-$403.20

Donations toward project cost

-$342.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.48

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$0.00

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