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Mrs. DeLashmutt from Boise, ID is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nurturing Hearts and Minds

Help me give my students tools that will not only enrich my classroom but also provide my students with the tools they need to navigate their emotions and build positive relationships.

  • $546 goal

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My Project

At my school, my students are from low socio-economic homes. These tools greatly impact my students both socially and emotionally.

These resources will not only enrich my classroom but also provide my students with the tools they need to navigate their emotions and build positive relationships with their peers.

By investing in their social emotional growth, we are helping them become more resilient and well-rounded individuals.

When students feel safe in their learning environment, they are better able to engage with the material and focus on their academic growth. Implementing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) fosters this sense of safety by teaching students essential skills such as emotional regulation, empathy, and effective communication. By creating a supportive atmosphere where students can express their feelings and build positive relationships, SEL helps to reduce anxiety and promote well-being. When students know that their emotional needs are acknowledged and that they are valued members of the classroom community, they are more likely to participate actively in their learning. This secure foundation allows them to concentrate on their studies, take academic risks, and develop a love for learning, ultimately leading to greater success both in and out of the classroom.

Mrs. DeLashmutt Koelsch Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

23 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marvel Education Company Marvel Education Magnetic Maze Board, Red - Wood - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $53.99 1 $53.99
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set; social emotional learning; compassion; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Abilitations Weighted Lap Pad, Small, Blue - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $43.49 1 $43.49
Abilitations Henry the Weighted Husky, 3 Pounds • School Specialty $42.29 1 $42.29
Abilitations Lap Pad or Pillow Cover, Sequin, 15 x 15 Inches • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24
Purrble - Calming Toy Companion with Dynamic Heartbeat and Soothing Purr - Interactive Plush Companion for All Ages - Stuffed Animal Doll for Emotion Regulation - Cuddle and Pet Plushies • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
MUID Original Authentic Slug Night Light with Touch Sensor for Bedroom, Nursery Squishy Silicone Soft Night Light for Breastfeeding, Cute Animal Bedside Lamp for Baby Kids Teens • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
YoYa Toys Pull, Stretch and Squeeze Stress Balls - 3 Balls, Elastic Sensory Balls for Stress and Anxiety Relief, Autism and Special Needs Toys, Calming Fidgets for Kids and Adults, Ideal for Classroom • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Mad Mattr Dough Pack, 10 Ounces, Green • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
hand2mind My Feelings Rainbow Fidget Tube, Visual Sensory Toys, Play Therapy Toys, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Mindfulness for Kids, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
My Tiny Temper: A Children's Book About Battling A Growing Monster of Emotion: A book for kids (age 2-7) about learning to deal with tempers and ... books about dealing with different emotions) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Bravo, Avocado! • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$385.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.00

Sales tax

 $23.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.78

Total project goal

$545.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.22

6 Donors

-$502.58

Donations toward project cost

-$442.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.39

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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