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Ms. Benton from Charlotte, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cool, Calm, and Connected!

Help me give my students building blocks, scissors, and games to use during small group and whole class counseling lessons!

  • $272 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

As a school counselor, I have a wonderful opportunity of connecting with students across the building in a different way than their teachers do. Students can come to me and not only learn but relax when needed. I believe that many relationships that I have built with my students come from giving them a safe space to go when they do not feel heard by others.

The goal of this project is to provide students with materials that can be utilized not only in my office but in small group and classroom lessons as well.

At the end of the school year, I ask students what they would like to see in the upcoming year. All of the items listed were things that students mentioned on their list. By receiving some of the games, kinetic sand, and building blocks listed I will have another opportunity to show them that someone who cares about them is actually listening.

Ms. Benton
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magformers Basic Set (30 pieces) magnetic building blocks, educational tiles, STEM toy - 63076 , Rainbow • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Nasco Scissors, 5 in. - Classroom Pack of 24 • Nasco $41.70 1 $41.70
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 $35.95 1 $35.95
Junior Learning 6 Conflict & Resolution Games • Amazon Business $24.59 1 $24.59
KissFree 18 PACK Animal Pop Balls Party Favors for Kids,3D Pop Balls Its Fidget Toys,Birthday Gifts for Boys & Girls,Goodie Bag Stuffers, Pinata Stuffers Filler,Carnival Prizes,Treasure Box Toys,Ideal Kids Prizes • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kinetic Sand, Rainbow Mix Set with 3 Colors of Kinetic Sand (13.5oz) and 6 Tools, Play Sand Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$180.17

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.17

Sales tax

 $14.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.78

Total project goal

$271.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.87

4 Donors

-$215.55

Donations toward project cost

-$190.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.83

match offer

-$47.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$40.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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