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Mr. Haussermann from Elmhurst, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Resilience: Enhancing Mental Health in the School Library

Help me give my students these materials to support Social Emotional Learning by fostering emotional regulation, resilience, problem-solving, and social skills through outlets like coloring, puzzles, journaling, games, and art, helping students develop self-awareness, mindfulness, & collaboration skills.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The materials requested will directly support students' emotional and social growth by providing interactive and creative tools that enhance self-regulation, problem-solving, and collaboration. These resources aim to create an environment where students feel safe to explore their emotions, reflect on their experiences, and build essential life skills. By engaging with activities like coloring, word searches, puzzles, games, and journaling, students will strengthen their ability to manage stress, work through challenges, and collaborate with others—key elements of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

The primary goal of this project is to foster emotional resilience and self-awareness among students, helping them develop a positive mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

The journals will guide them in setting personal goals and reflecting on their growth, while games like UNO and Connect 4 will encourage social interaction and emotional regulation through healthy competition. Puzzles and LEGO building will enhance problem-solving abilities, patience, and perseverance. Together, these activities will provide a diverse set of tools for students to practice emotional intelligence and critical thinking.

What makes my students special is their diverse backgrounds and unique challenges. Many face significant stress and uncertainty in their daily lives, and creating a safe, supportive space for emotional and social development is essential to their success. They are creative, thoughtful, and eager to learn, but they often need additional support to build the emotional resilience necessary to thrive academically and personally. This project will empower them to not only improve their emotional well-being but also develop the confidence and skills needed for future success.

Mr. Haussermann Newtown High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Elmhurst, NY 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Life Journal - Teen Edition: A Growth Mindset Journal – Interactive Journal for Teens with Writing Prompts – Journal for Teens & Tweens – Inspirational Goal Planner Guided Journal • Amazon Business $26.50 4 $106.00
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.12 1 $33.12
Faber-Castell Black Paper Sketch Pad - 9" x 12", 25 Sheets, 110 gsm • Blick Art Materials $6.84 4 $27.36
Adult Coloring Books Super Set -- 10 Deluxe Coloring Books for Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Mattel UNO Card Game, 7+ Years • Quill.com $10.17 1 $10.17
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Classic Grid,4 in a Row Game,Strategy Board Games for Kids,2 Player .for Family and Kids,Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Chronicle Books Sudoku: Easy to Medium • Amazon Business $7.36 1 $7.36
Word Search for Adults ( Large Print ): Large Print Word Search Puzzle Book for Seniors, Adults & Teens. Themed Word Find Puzzles. Activity Book & Brain Games for Adults • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$219.94

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.45

Total project goal

$309.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$309.64

1 Donor

-$309.64

Donations toward project cost

-$263.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.45

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$0.00

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