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Ms. Leon from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me teach the WHOLE child! Social/Emotional Learning

Help me give my students a more calming environment! My most important task as a teacher is to make sure my students better understand themselves in a calm/safe environment. These items help me teach the WHOLE child!

  • $353 goal

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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

Having my students identify their own emotions and understand how to problem-solve amongst peers has always been my main goal in the classroom. Before achieving academic mastery, I want my children to feel seen in all areas of their lives. Mental health is a consistent issue amongst society and I want my children to understand that all emotions are normal, but it's what we do with them that make a difference.

I plan on using the different lamps/lighting material to create a more calm environment.

I have also been a fan of how "A Little Spot" books create real-life connections to students between their emotions and their actions. The other materials are visual aides in order to further explain to my students that we are in charge of our thoughts and we are in charge of how we view the world.

Please help me guide my students to being responsible and responsive global citizens.

Ms. Leon Dr Carlos J Finlay Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Miami, FL View local requests

More than half 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FOLKSMATE Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall Standing Lamps, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck LED Reading Light for Living Room, Bedroom, Kids 5 White & Colored Lamp Shades, White • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Emotion Box Set (Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) - Paperback • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
Mocalido 40ft Globe String Lights Indoor, 80 LEDs Hanging Lights for Bedroom with Remote, USB Colored Room Lights for Classroom, Warm White to Multicolor Color Changing for Camping Tent • Amazon Business $15.98 2 $31.96
Mindfulness 'Breathing Bunny' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift for Kids Adult Women Men (Bunny) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (The Color Monster, 1) • Amazon Business $13.27 1 $13.27
All Feelings Are Okay: A Kid's Book About Different Moods and Emotions; Helps Kids Identify and Accept Feelings; Autism; ADHD, ADD, SPD • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
18 Pcs Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Fidget Chair Bands for Kids Adults Students ADHD Sensory Stretch Latex Bands Rubber Bands for Classroom Desk Chair, Black White Gray Color • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
It's Hard To Be A Verb: A Picture Book to Help Kids with ADHD • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$265.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$299.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.94

Total project goal

$352.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $352.91

4 Donors

-$176.01

Donations toward project cost

-$150.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.65

match offer

-$176.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$149.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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