“Building Resilience Through Hands-On Role-Playing and Real-World Skill Building”
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• Role-play and scenario kits
• Social-emotional learning games
• Life skills activity books and guides
• Supplies for team-based challenges (e.g., markers, charts)
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My primary goal is to create a “Life Skills Lab” where students can engage in experiential learning that builds emotional resilience, empathy, and real-world preparedness. By participating in these hands-on sessions, students will improve their ability to navigate personal and social challenges while developing skills they will use throughout their lives. Ultimately, I aim to create a safe and interactive space that not only enhances learning but also empowers students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
As a school counselor, I see firsthand the challenges my students face in navigating their emotions, relationships, and the demands of the modern world.
Many of them struggle to apply concepts like emotional regulation, decision-making, and conflict resolution in their daily lives. To address this, I am excited to create a program that uses hands-on activities and role-playing to teach students essential social-emotional and life skills in a fun, interactive way.
The materials I am requesting—such as role-play kits, interactive games, activity books, scenario cards, and tactile tools—will make learning social-emotional and life skills engaging and practical. For example, students can role-play scenarios like managing peer pressure, resolving conflicts, or preparing for a job interview, giving them the confidence to handle these real-world situations. Other materials, like budgeting games and team-based activities, will promote critical thinking, teamwork, and practical decision-making. These tools transform abstract concepts into tangible, memorable experiences, ensuring that students can apply what they learn in meaningful ways.
My students are remarkable in their diversity and resilience. What makes them truly special is their willingness to engage and their untapped potential to thrive when given the right tools and opportunities. They inspire me daily with their determination and creativity, and I want to provide them with the resources to build the confidence and skills they need to succeed.
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
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Total project cost
$1,630.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$287.76
Total project goal
$1,918.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,918.38
2 Donors
-$45.00
Donations toward project cost
-$45.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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Match offer toward project cost
-$38.25
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