Past projects 3
The Power of PLAY!
Funded Nov 3, 2021I would like to thank all of you who donated to my project. My students and I were thrilled to receive our resources. The use of these interactive resources have already made an impact on my students. Through the use of the fun activities, my students have been improving their interaction skills, building positive self esteem and improving their coping skills all while having fun. We are truly seeing how the power of play can really make a difference in children's lives. Once again, thank you for your generous donation.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hamai
Self Care for Our Minds and Hearts
Funded Feb 23, 2021This school year has been one like no other. So many uncertainty and challenges for everyone, but mostly for our children. With the donations received for my "Self Care for Our Minds and Hearts." Over 300 students had access to fun, interactive, social emotional digital activities that provided them with an opportunity to learn, grow and build resilience.
The many digital activities which varied in topic (Decision making, feeling activities, Responsibility, Courage, Trustworthiness, coping skills, managing stress, etc.), has given many students the opportunity to develop skills with technology (learning how to use a computer or laptop) as well as giving them access to socialization with their peers through the use of programs such as google meets and zoom.
Socialization is a huge piece when it comes to our character development and our mental wellbeing. With the pandemic crippling our opportunity and ability to socialize with others, it hindered many children's social emotional growth, and caused an increase in mental health concerns.
The use of the SEL digital activities helped with easing some of these social emotional concerns, and helped address many mental health concerns in other students. The SEL digital activities are a huge component of our social emotional learning and growth at PS 200 because you made it happen. Again, thank you for the kind donation and for the difference you have made to many students and staff at PS 200.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hamai
This classroom project was brought to life by Barbara Henker Trust & Carol Kupers Whalen Fund and 3 other donors.Social Emotional Learning for Life Long Learners!
Funded Sep 30, 2020I would like to take this time to write to you all to thank you so much for you kind donations that supported my wonderful project. All of my counseling students have been given the opportunity to use the interactive counseling activities to improve many of their social kills and emotional skills .
These activities have helped my students become better at technology, focusing, taking turns, using their communication skills to build positive relationships while having fun at the same time. The activities are colorful, enjoyable, well organized and tailored for each grade level.
After each session, each students leave my office feeling positive, happy , accomplished and motivated to learn more. Now more than ever, these interactive activities are needed to help boost their self esteem and promote positivity despite the changes we are all adjusting to. Thank you all again for supporting my project and making counseling effective and fun this year!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hamai
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.