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Mrs. Varela from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Safe and Welcoming Counseling Space

Help me give my students a physical space for community, connection, art, and mental health promotion.

  • $593 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Mrs. Varela has another project! Donate to Mental Health Matters for Kids to help her classroom.

$356 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. Varela

Mrs. Varela has another project! Donate to Mental Health Matters for Kids to help her classroom.

$356 - complete this project and be a hero

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 Students

My students come from low-income socio-economic status, have limited resources, and witness daily hardships in South Los Angeles.

The physical area, however, does not describe the characteristics that my students possess, specifically my students are confident, empathetic, kind, supportive, advocates, conscientious, learners, inquisitive, creative, and have loving souls.

My Project

When the Pandemic commenced, students lost over a year of social-emotional connection to other students and their worlds altered.

Today as students make the adjustment to in person learning, they need a safe, welcoming, and encouraging space to feel heard, to process the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with a safe return to school.

As the school psychiatric social worker, it is my intention to provide students with a physical space where they can be validated, gain connection, and feel motivated. I am requesting your assistance to create this physical space.

Mrs. Varela Gil Garcetti Learning Academy Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

65 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources Straight Rolled Trim Border/Trimmer Set, Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96
Crayola Washable Kids Paint, 12 Count, Amazon Exclusive, Gift, Assorted and Glitter • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
Superhero Strengths: Building Resilience, Coping Skills, and Emotion Awareness Card Game • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Fidget Toys Set with Stress Balls for Kids, Teens and Adults, 32 Pack Stretchy Sensory Tool with Liquid Motion Timer for ADHD, Autism and Anxiety, Fun Fidgeting Game for Classroom and Office • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Feelings and Dealings: An Emotions and Empathy Card Game | Award-Winning | Therapy Games for Kids | Social and Emotional Skills Development | Feelings Flash Cards • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Some Days I Breathe on Purpose: Learning To Be a Calm, Cool Kid • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
EDsportshouse Sensory Toys Bundle-Stress Relief Fidget Hand Toys for Kids and Adults,Sensory Fidget and Squeeze Widget for Relaxing Therapy-Perfect for ADHD Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Minitowz Counseling Office Confidentiality Poster, Counselor Office Decor, Therapist Office, Social Worker Sign, Counselor Gift, What You Say in Here • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
My Feelings My Choices Flip Book Tool for teaching handling 22 different emotions for children (5"x6.5") Young N Refined • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
1 Poster with 20 Feelings & Emotions Chart for kids | Feelings like Angry, Sad | 18" x 24" Laminated | Perfect for Classroom or Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Crayola Construction Paper, 240 Count, 2-Pack (total 480 count) • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Mindfulness Therapy Game: Teaches Social Skills, Self Care & More for Kids, Teens & Adults. 50 Cards • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Teacher Created Resources What is Your Mindset? Bulletin Board (TCR8882) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
What Can I Control Poster School Counselor Tapestry Social Worker Wall Hanging Growth Mindset Art for Office Classroom Bedroom Decor Birthday Gift 16x24in • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88
Teacher Created Resources (3569) Chalkboard Brights Stars Die-Cut Border Trim • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75
Teacher Created Resources TCR5614 Chalkboard Brights Pennants Welcome Bulletin Board, Paper, Multi • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Spanish Feelings Chart for Kids (LAMINATED Spanish Classroom Decorations) 18x24- spanish posters for classrooms (1 Poster Included - Spanish Decor) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 6 Packs / 60 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
How To Tame My Anxiety Monster (Mindful Monster Collection) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 320 Count (Pack of 4)​ • Amazon Business $12.47 1 $12.47
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Welcome Banner and Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking and Listening, and Understanding Social Rules • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens | Medium Point 0.7 Millimeter Marker Pens | School Supplies for Teachers & Students | Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Behavior Management Chart for Home and School - Kids Anger Control Strategies - Calm Down, Coping Corner Classroom Chart - Laminated with Magnets, 8.5 x 11 inches • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hulameda Paint Tray Palettes, Plastic Paint Pallets for Kids or Students to Paints on School Project or Art Class-12pcs • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Empathy Is Your Superpower: A Book About Understanding the Feelings of Others • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Chalkboard Brights Positive Sayings Accents • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Teacher Created Resources Chalkboard Brights Mini Accents (5620) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29

Materials cost

$427.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.85

Total project goal

$592.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $592.33

3 Donors

-$291.76

Donations toward project cost

-$255.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.26

match offer

-$291.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$247.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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