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Mrs. Avery from Muskogee, OK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can We Just Talk?

Help me give my students anxiety relief manipulatives like earmuffs, alternative seating, and weighed animals to encourage positive communication through enhancing social-emotional learning and personal management skills.

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My Project

Integrating social-emotional learning in schools has positive short- and long-term effects on scholars. Benefits range from improved academic achievement and classroom behavior to fewer psychological or behavioral issues in the future and overall improved understanding and management of emotions, goal setting, showing empathy for others, establishing positive relationships, and making responsible decisions, all of which must be underscored in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The foundation of my educational philosophy is authentic relationships, a commitment that doesn't deprioritize content proficiency, procedures, pedagogy, and classroom management.

I believe that supporting my scholars emotionally is integral to teaching and learning in and out of the classroom. The earmuffs, fidgets, weighted animals, and alternative seating options on this list will assist in providing impactful learning experiences emphasizing collaboration, creative expression, & identity development while fostering a safe, comfortable environment for scholars! The furniture/decor, manipulatives, SEL activities, & fidget toys included will allow scholars to manage their sensory needs in a comfortable environment.

Mrs. Avery Cherokee Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Mrs. Avery

Muskogee, OK View local requests

Nearly all 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

330 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ALPINE HEARING PROTECTION Muffy Earmuffs for Kids 3-16 Adjustable Noise Reduction Headphones - Pink • Amazon Business $27.99 6 $167.94
FDP SoftScape 15 inch Round Two-Tone Accent Ottoman for Ages 4-7; Modern Children's Furniture, Flexible, Lightweight Foam Seating for Home, Playroom, Classroom, Library (4-Piece) - Navy, 12763-NV • Amazon Business $146.82 1 $146.82
KidKraft Wooden Farmhouse Table & 4 Chairs Set, Children's Furniture for Arts and Activity – Natural, Gift for Ages 3-8 • Amazon Business $92.00 1 $92.00
Weighted Dinosaur Plush, 24" 3.5 lbs Stuffed Weighted Plush Animal Dino Pillow • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Emotional Rollercoaster | Anger Management Board Game for Kids & Families | Therapy Learning Resources | Anger Control Card Game | Emotion Board Games Games for Kids Ages 4-8 -12 | Social Emotional • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Social Emotional Learning Activities, Emotions and Feelings Game for Social Skills, Therapy and Counseling Game for Kids, Speech Therapy Autism Game, SkillEase Happy or Not Board Game, ADHD Tools • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
(63 Pcs) Fidget Toys Pack, Party Favors Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes Small Mini Bulk Sensory Figit Toys Set for Boys Girls Kids Adults, Stress Relief & Anxiety Relief Tools Autistic ADHD Toys • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $22.19 1 $22.19
Lava the Original 11.5-Inch Silver Base Lamp with Pink Wax in Clear Liquid • Amazon Business $20.43 1 $20.43
Fidget Sensory Toy Pack with Stress Balls for Kids, Teens and Adults, 30 Pack Figit Toys for Therapy Office Decor and Calm Corner Classroom, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Texture Sensory Bean Bags,Toddler Sensory Toys for Babies,Preschool Toys Set of 13 Beanbags, Shape Sensory Bean Bags with Storage Bag,Develop Fine Motor & Sensory Play for Newborns’ Early Learning • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
YIHONG 72 Pcs Kawaii Squishies, Mochi Squishy Toys for Kids Party Favors, Mini Stress Relief Toys for Christmas Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
CBT 123: The Hilariously Fun Game That Empowers Kids and Teens to Take Charge of Their Thoughts, Actions, and Emotions - Updated Version • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Don't Go Bananas - A CBT Game for Kids to Work on Controlling Strong Emotions • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BUNMO 3XL Pop Tubes Sensory Toys | Giant Fidget Tubes are Fine Motor Skills Toddler Toys, Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids and Fidget Tube for Kids Learning Toys | 8pk Fidget Box • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
6 Pieces Infinity Cube Fidget Toy Stress Anxiety Relief Mini Hand Held Galaxy Space Fidget Cube Toy for Adults and Kids with ADD ADHD Killing Time, Starry Color, Starry Blue, Starry Purple • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
ArtCreativity Collapsible Ball Toy, 1 Piece, Expanding Mini Sphere for Kids, Stress Relief Fidget Toy for ADHD, Anxiety, Autistic Children, Great Party Favor and Gift for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Learning Resources Conversation Cubes - 6 Pieces, Ages 6+ Foam Cubes for Social Emotional Learning, School Counselor Supplies, Speech Therapy Toys, Ice Breaker Cubes • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
DR DINGUS Tiny Hands (1 Pair, Dark Tone) - Original Little Hands - Make Anyone Laugh - TikTok Videos - Family Fun • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Timer, Kitchen Timer, Timer for Kids, Digital Timer for Cooking, Egg Timer, Magnetic Desk Timers for Teacher, Classroom, Toothbrush, Exercise, Bathroom, Oven, Baking, Table, Productivity - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92

Materials cost

$732.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$59.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$832.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.00

Total project goal

$979.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$979.98

1 Donor

-$979.98

Donations toward project cost

-$832.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.00

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