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Mrs. McKell from Aurora, CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making it Real: Better Emotional Health Through Living Skills

Help me give my students the materials for SEL lessons using yoga and sensory tools.

  • $580 goal

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My Project

Since COVID-19, students have had challenges with emotional self-regulation. This project will provide resources for learning self-regulation through yoga and sensory tools. At school, we learn how to use the sensory tools to return to a regulated state so the students are ready to learn.

In our lessons, we proactively teach the students how to reach an optimal learning state using yoga and internal self-awareness/mindfulness.

The materials include yoga cards, laminating pouches, and colorful cardstock for visuals.

During our social-emotional lessons, we work on developing relationships with one another and gaining confidence for real-life experiences. The other materials in our project include organization tools. When students have an organized environment, they are more likely to have an organized mind.

This project will serve students in the autism and affective needs classrooms.

Mrs. McKell
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Azar? 22"(H) x 13 1/2"(W) Pegboard 1-Sided Wall Panel, Solid White, 2/Pack • Quill.com $46.79 2 $93.58
SmartPetLove Original Junior - Heartbeat Behavioral Aid Puppy Toy - Puppy Heartbeat Toy Sleep Aid (Biscuit) • Amazon Business $29.95 2 $59.90
Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (fidget toys - social emotional learning, mental health, stress relief, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 1 $40.00
HERKKA 400 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $33.97 1 $33.97
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 5 Mil 100/Pack (TP5854-100) • Staples $25.73 1 $25.73
WallPeg Pegboard Bins 12 Large Bins Peg Board Organizer Parts Storage Garage, Workbench, Crafts - Organize small Items (Large 12 Yellow Bins) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Learn Tower Chair Bands for Kids | Pack of 12 Desk Bouncy Disquiet Straps Sensory Quiet Tools for Children Calm & Focus | 1.5mm Thick • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Deck for Kids: For Therapists, Caregivers, and Yoga Teachers • Amazon Business $20.26 1 $20.26
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $18.58 1 $18.58
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
WallPeg pegboaed bins (12 Black-Med Bins) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Best Practices for Yoga in Schools (Yoga Service Best Practices Guide) • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Kuhome 6 Sets Pegboard Bins Pegboard Cups with Hooks, Pegboard Hooks Assortment, Hooks for Pegboard Cup Holder for Organizing Accessories Tools Storage Office Workshop Garage Workbench Black • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$450.21

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.23

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.86

Total project goal

$579.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $579.05

1 Donor

-$579.05

Donations toward project cost

-$492.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.86

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