Tools & Activities to Care for Students During Distance Learning
Help me give my students tools to help them manage their emotions while learning from home this fall, as well as materials to engage in activities outside of screen time to combat stress and boredom.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Birgit's classroom raised $417
This project is fully funded
My Students
At our school, every child has a place and a voice. We hold high expectations for every member of the learning community, create a warm, safe environment based on collaboration, and build relationships between students, staff, families and the greater community.
Our students represent the best of what our city's values - inclusion, diverse cultural representation, and a community that holds the promise of future leaders.
At our school, every student is seen for their gifts, skills, and contributions while honoring their needs as life-long learners.
My Project
Last spring proved challenging to students and families in many ways when learning overnight moved from the school building to home due to the pandemic. Children and their parents turned to teaching staff for support to manage the extreme stress and boredom that comes with being cooped up at home, spending significantly more time learning on screens, and missing out on the in-person connections with classmates and teachers. As a school social worker, I sought to help by sending weekly letters to students, including in them instructions on self-care as well as activities to help address the fears and anxieties our students had with additional things to do and share with their families and classmates on Google meetings. I heard from many students and parents that these weekly letters and materials were helpful and provided a consistent positive connection through uncertain times.
This fall, as we will continue with distance learning I will offer regular support to students through weekly care letters.
This project will provide self-regulatory tools as well as activities to share with them. Learning to manage the stress and anxiety that goes along with worries about health and community spread of the virus, in addition to the social isolation as children stay indoors for safety, has had a significant impact on the overall mental health and well-being of many. These items and activities are designed to support positive coping skills, as well as offer ways to continue to feed creativity and play which support students' resiliency. Thank you in advance for your support of our students!
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
Sensory Toys - Calming Stretchy Stress and Anxiety Relief for Homeschool & Office (6 Pack Textured)
$9.99
13
$129.87
Bulk Lot of 2 Dozen World Stress Balls Earth Stress Relief Toys Therapeutic Educational Balls 24 Globe Squeeze 2 " Stress Balls
$13.97
3
$41.91
POKONBOY 24 Pack Mermaid Slap Bracelets Party Favors for Kids, Two-Color Decorative Reversible Sequin Bracelets Mermaid Party Favors, Class Prizes for Girls
$8.62
3
$25.86
Connect the Dots Book for Kids: Challenging and Fun Dot to Dot Puzzles
$7.95
2
$15.90
How to Draw 101 Animals
$4.99
3
$14.97
Sinceroduct Make Your Own Stickers for Kids, Make-a-Face Stickers, 100 Pack 20 Animals.Zoo Animals, Sea Creature, Dinosaur and More, Gift of Festival, Reward, Art Craft, Party Favors, School
$13.27
1
$13.27
1000 Dot-to-Dot: Animals
$12.99
1
$12.99
Lunch Box Jokes for Kids - 60 Cute Inspirational and Motivational Thinking of You Notes Cards for Boys & Girls Lunchbox
$10.95
1
$10.95
Picture Puzzles: Eye-popping matching, mazes, scrambles, and more (Highlights™ Puzzlemania® Puzzle Pads)
$4.99
2
$9.98
101 Lunchbox Notes with Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids
$4.93
2
$9.86
Maze Craze: Dozens of mazes, string paths, super challenges, and more (Highlights™ Puzzlemania® Puzzle Pads)
$4.89
2
$9.78
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Box of Rainbow Mini Notes
$7.99
1
$7.99
Food: 100 Fun Tear-out Notes for Kids (Lunchbox Jokes)
$7.99
1
$7.99
Connect The Dots For Kids Ages 8-12: 100 Challenging and Fun Dot to Dot Puzzles Workbook Filled With Connect the Dots Pages For Kids, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Boys And Girls!
$7.97
1
$7.97
Materials cost
$319.29
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.79
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$354.08
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$62.48
Total project goal
$416.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$416.56
1 Donor
-$208.28
Donations toward project cost
-$177.04
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$31.24
match offer
-$208.28
Match offer toward project cost
-$177.04
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Birgit and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
