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Mrs. Wachtel from Highland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Counselor Ready to Help!

Help me give my students a space that they can feel comfortable and secure in. As a new counselor I need to stock my office with supplies to help my students in all areas.

  • $332 goal

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My Students

I am a new school counselor in a small charter school with amazing students. Our students are excited to learn new things and love having individualized attention. They come from all different backgrounds and have different living situations.

Our whole school works really hard to help keep students engaged and parents informed about what is going on at school.

I work with students that are struggling with different things or that might need a little extra attention individually, in small groups, as well as in classroom guidance lessons.

Many of these kids have not learned basic social skills or have challenges that make it harder for them to develop these relational skills. Also, many of them have not had a healthy example of how to cope with emotions, and need some help developing these skills and having someone work with them so they can be successful both in school and at home.

These students are resilient and incredible and deserve every opportunity to be successful in academics and life.

My Project

As a new counselor I need tools to help build rapport with students, create relationships and help build trust!

I am requesting resources for our counseling room.

Question cards and games are an excellent way to get to know your kiddos. Many of my students struggle with anxiety and need additional support in the classrooms, squishy's are helpful and non-disruptive to students and teachers. Calm down toys, kinetic sand and calm jars are a great way to help students that have impulse triggers to calm down and regulate. Motivational posters are great to have in classrooms and offices to help encourage students throughout the day.

Journals are great for students to get out their emotions, to have a space to express themselves by writing, drawing or coloring.

I love creating these relationships and encouraging these students that they can achieve great things, thank you so much for your support in helping it happen!

Mrs. Wachtel
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Coopay 24 Pack Journal Notebook Kraft Brown Cover Lined Notebooks for Travelers - A5 Size - 210 mm x 140 mm - 60 Lined Pages/ 30 Sheets • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Fidget Toys Set, Sensory Toys Bundle for Stress Relief, Sensory Fidget for Kids and Adults, Sensory Gadget for ADHD Anxiety Autism • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Motivational Posters for Classroom | Inspirational Wall Art for Teachers | Classroom Decorations for Students, School Counselors, Principals, Home & Office | set of 16 by Poster Palace • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Personal Strengths Thumball • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
OfficeWorld Electric Pencil Sharpener with Heavy-duty Helical Steel Blade, Battery/Adapter Operated Auto Stop pencil sharpener for No.2/Colored Pencils(6-8mm) for School, Classroom, Office, Home • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
LetzTalk Conversation Starter and Question Cards - Builds Self-Esteem and Confidence in Teens • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Kinetic Sand, 3lbs Beach Sand for Ages 3 & Up (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Squishies squishy toy party favors for kids mochi squishy toy moji kids party favors 24pcs bulk mini kawaii squishies mochi animals stress reliever anxiety toys squishy cat squishys with storage box • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Big Mo's Toys Liquid Motion Spiral Timer Toy for Sensory Play - Relaxing Bubble Motion Autism ADHD Fidget Toy, Calming Toy, Sensory Visual Relaxation Desk Toy, Assorted Colors, One Piece • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Temper Tamers In a Jar®: Helping Kids Cool Off and Manage Anger • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Feelings in a Jar: A Fun Game for All Ages for Endless Play & Interaction • Amazon Business $8.46 1 $8.46
Choices in a Jar • Amazon Business $6.08 1 $6.08
me & my BIG ideas PPS-61 Life Quotes Sticker Pack • Amazon Business $5.64 1 $5.64

Materials cost

$227.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$281.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.69

Total project goal

$331.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $331.26

2 Donors

-$166.00

Donations toward project cost

-$141.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.90

match offer

-$165.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$140.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.79

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