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Mrs. Madaio from Staten Island, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pathways to Wellness

Help me give my students a breathing ball, games, Theraputty and other tools to help with emotional regulation and help them succeed throughout the school day.

  • 2 donors
  • $299 goal

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My Project

Sensory tools like stress balls, Theraputty, and a breathing ball can help students concentrate better by providing a physical outlet for excess energy. These tools can help reduce anxiety and stress, creating a calmer learning environment where students feel more comfortable and engaged. For students with sensory processing issues or ADHD, these sensory tools can make it easier to absorb and retain information by keeping their hands busy while their minds focus on the lesson. These resources are designed to create a supportive and inclusive classroom where every student can thrive.

Implementing these strategies throughout the day ensures that children have continuous support, helping them navigate their school environment more effectively.

The Theraputty is a great resource to enhance focus and learning and increase emotional regulation.

Some of the activity books will help support children's social interactions and increase social interactions. Social/Emotional games will help children learn essential pro-social behaviors while enhancing healthy communication patterns.

Mrs. Madaio PS 23 Richmondtown Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4E's Novelty 3 Pack Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere Toy - Expanding Stress Relief Breathing Ball Toys for Kids & Adults - for Anxiety, Yoga, Deep Breathing, ADHD - Neon Blue, Pink, & Green • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Chat Chains - The Game That Connects Us | Emotional Social Skills Games for Teens | Kids Therapy Games | Ages 8-99 | Fun and Fast | 15 Mins Playtime • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Theraputty CanDo Standard Exercise Putty, Assorted Colors and Resistances, Set of 6, Red - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $24.97 1 $24.97
Lupash Games CBTiger Therapy Card Game for Kids - Develop Social Skills - Practice Emotional Awareness - and Improves Anger Control - for Counselors, Therapists, Teachers,and Parents • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
A Kids Book About Anxiety - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Workbook For 50 Social Emotional Learning Lessons Vol. 1 • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
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
30 Pieces Motivational Stress Balls Colorful Foam Balls Inspirational Anxiety Balls for Adults Quotes Foam Balls Stress Relief Toys for Kids Adults Office Fidget Encouraging, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
What Shoes Will You Wear? Activity and Idea Book: Activities to Help Kids Find the Career the Fits Them • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
That's Wrong! A Story about Learning to Disagree Appropriately (Stepping Up Social Skills) • Amazon Business $11.11 1 $11.11
Are You Working Hard or Hardly Working? (Stepping Up Social Skills) • Amazon Business $10.18 1 $10.18
YoYa Toys Gleameez Narwhal Stress Ball Fidget Toy | Glittery Sparkling Squeeze Toy For Anxiety Relief, Stress, Anger Management, Occupational Therapy | Colorful Squishy Ball For Kids & Adults | 3 Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
80 Pcs Morning Meeting Chips for Elementary Student Response Cards Social Skill Cards Set Kindergarten Classroom Supplies Teacher Supplies for Classroom Elementary (Blue, Purple, Dark Pink, Yellow) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$217.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.70

Total project goal

$298.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $298.02

1 Donor

-$168.88

Donations toward project cost

-$168.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$99.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.80

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 $0.00

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