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Mrs. Seifert from Williamsville, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Understand the Importance SEL!

Help me give my students the opportunity to master SEL this school year

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Seifert's classroom raised $469

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am proposing a project focused on enhancing social-emotional learning (SEL) in our classroom. To achieve this, I am requesting the following items: mindfulness resources, SEL curriculum materials, and collaborative games that promote teamwork and communication.

The specific items requested will create a nurturing environment where students can develop essential social and emotional skills.

Mindfulness resources will provide students with techniques to manage stress and enhance focus, helping them to become more present and engaged in their learning. The SEL curriculum materials will offer structured lessons on topics such as empathy, self-regulation, and relationship-building, enabling students to better understand their emotions and those of others. Collaborative games will encourage teamwork and communication, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the classroom.

The goals for the project include enhancing emotional wellness, building empathy and understanding, and promoting a positive classroom environment. To help students recognize and understand their own emotions, leading to improved self-regulation and resilience.

To cultivate empathy among students, allowing them to appreciate diverse perspectives and build stronger relationships.

To create a safe and supportive atmosphere where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and supporting one another.

What Makes My Students Special:

My students are a vibrant mix of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, each bringing unique strengths to our classroom. Many of them face challenges outside of school, yet they show incredible determination and a desire to learn and grow. This project is designed to empower them by equipping them with the tools they need to navigate their emotions and build healthy relationships. By focusing on social-emotional learning, we can help them thrive both academically and personally, fostering a generation of compassionate and resilient individuals.

Mrs. Seifert North High School Grades 9-12 Williamsville, NY View local requests 16 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Materials Essential Classroom Bin for Social Emotional Learning, 31-Book Set for Grades K to 1 - Grades K-1 - Toddler • School Specialty $222.97 1 $222.97
Lakeshore Grab & Write Social-Emotional Prompts - K-Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade • Amazon Business $21.87 1 $21.87
Eamay Emotions and Feelings Pocket Chart for Kids with 31 Cards,Social Emotional Learning Pocket Chart for Classroom and Home-School,BLUE • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Really Good Stuff Classroom Random Acts of Kindness Chips – Set of 40 – Practice Spreading Kindness & Positivity to Others – Social-Emotional Learning – SEL for The Home and Classroom • Amazon Business $13.74 1 $13.74
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

Materials cost

$339.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.05

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.27

Total project goal

$468.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $468.47

1 Donor

-$468.47

Donations toward project cost

-$398.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.27

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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