Social Emotional Learning Tools

Funded Apr 9, 2024

I hope this letter finds you well. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your

generous donation to support my project, which aims to improve social-emotional

learning for my students. Your contribution made a significant impact on our classroom,

and I'd like to take a moment to share with you just how meaningful it has been.

At our school in the Bronx, my students bring unique strengths, perseverance, and

diverse perspectives to the classroom every day. The Kimochis tools you helped provide

have already made a noticeable difference in our learning environment. These tools, with

their various emotional faces, have allowed my students to better recognize and

understand their feelings. This, in turn, has helped them navigate social situations more

effectively. It's been amazing to watch them use the Kimochis to express themselves when

words are hard to find, especially during group activities or when conflicts arise.

One moment that really stands out was when a student, who normally struggles with

social interactions, used the Kimochis to share how they were feeling after a tough

morning. It was a breakthrough for this child, and it allowed their classmates to offer

support and empathy in ways I hadn't seen before. These tools have not only improved

their social skills but also deepened their relationships with each other.

Thanks to your support, we're working toward our goal of creating a more inclusive and

emotionally aware classroom. The materials you funded are being used daily to enhance

my students' ability to communicate, self-regulate, and develop the skills they need for

academic and personal success.

Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and I cannot thank you enough for

believing in my students and helping them thrive. We are all incredibly grateful for your

support.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Payano