Help me give my students social emotional items, such as a weighted dog, a nebula lamp, and essential oils to help them self regulate and ultimately thrive in the classroom!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Levene's classroom raised $537
This project is fully funded
My Students
As Fred Rodgers wrote, "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Students are the future. As teachers, we want to help our diverse learners aspire for greatness by providing them with tools to spark their curiosity, whether it be at home or in the classroom. I teach in Queens, NY where more than half of my students come from low-income households with various learning needs.
Preschool students are curious and learn through play!
Upon arrival in the classroom, my students greet me with a smile because they are eager and ready to learn. Preschoolers love to dive into hands-on and novel activities. As one student told me, "School is so fun!" I want my students to receive a successful education, to build the foundation for career and college readiness and to become leaders and thinkers. The resources from DonorsChoose will help my students achieve a meaningful and exciting learning experience.
My Project
Mahatma Gandhi said, "Be the change you want to see in the world." As an early childhood educator, my students are becoming independent thinkers and problem solvers. I would like to help them along their educational journeys by providing them with a variety of social emotional learning tools.
Social Emotional Learning plays an important role in early childhood development.
My goal is for my students to be able to self regulate by identifying their emotions and using a plethora of skills and tools to achieve this. The items that I picked will fit my students' various social emotional needs. For example, I am asking for sensory items because some students will manipulate these items to calm themselves. Other students like aromatherapy, such as essential oils and pleasing smells. By having an assortment of items, students can choose which item will help them feel comfortable in the classroom. This will empower them, build their confidence and help them strive to be more emotionally aware individuals.
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
BlissLights Sky Lite 2.0 - RGB LED Laser Star Projector, Galaxy Lighting, Nebula Lamp (Green Stars, Smart App)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
1
$59.99
ROYLCO Theo The Therapy Dog, Weighted Stuffed Animal, 2.5 lbs, Sensory Toy, Soft Fur, Aromatherapy, Heat/Cool Pouch, Stuffed Animal for Children & Adults
• Amazon Business
$55.00
1
$55.00
BalanceFrom 2" Thick Tri-Fold Folding Exercise Mat with Carrying Handles for MMA, Gymnastics and Home Gym Protective Flooring (Purple)
• Amazon Business
$23.00
2
$46.00
Manhattan Toy Making Faces 34-Piece Emotion Toy for Kids 3 Years and Up
• Amazon Business
$30.00
1
$30.00
Ola Prima 16oz - Premium Quality Lemon Essential Oil (16 Ounce Bottle) Therapeutic Grade Lemon Oil
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Ola Prima 16oz - Premium Quality Lavender Essential Oil (16 Ounce Bottle) Therapeutic Grade Lavender Oil
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Anxiety Relief Toy, Occupational Therapy Toys, Fidget Toys for Kids, Kids Sensory Toys for Sensory Play, Play Therapy Toys, Calm Down Corner Must Haves (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
B Me Sequin Unicorn Pillow for Girls - Reversible Double Sided Rainbow Doodle Sequined Pillows - Bedroom Decor Art - Creative Magic Glitter Pillow with 8 Markers - Perfect Birthday Girl Gift Age 6+
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Art3d 1-Pack Fancy Floor Tile for Kids Room Liquid Encased Floor Tile, 12" X 12" Purple
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Squishmallow Official Kellytoy Plush 16" Leonard The Rainbow Mane Lion - Ultrasoft Stuffed Animal Plush Toy
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
ProSource Puzzle Solid Foam Play Mat for Kids - 16 tiles with edges, Assorted
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
BLUE GINKGO Silicone Rainbow Stacker Puzzle - Baby Stacking Toy Building Blocks, Open Ended Montessori Nesting and Sensory Toy Teether Gifts for Toddlers, Kids and Adults - 6 Layers
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Balls for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults,Bean Bags Great for Cornhole Tossing Carnival Backyard Outdoor Game
• Amazon Business
$12.59
1
$12.59
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$419.48
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.29
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$455.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$80.43
Total project goal
$536.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$536.20
8 Donors
-$530.32
Donations toward project cost
-$455.77
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Levene and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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