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Mrs. Dasilva from Kalamazoo, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Emotional Exploration

Help me give my students additional items for their toolbox to explore coping skills with social emotional learning.

  • $582 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

My goal is to provide a safe environment for our students to be themselves and express their emotions freely. My office is a safe place where students can be open and explore. Sometimes this is during crisis while other times it may be a rough moment, day or week. Anxiety, depression, stress management, and grief are a few of the many battles that our students are working through. The reality is many of our students are in high stress environments outside of the school environment.

We work with an amazing student population who are striving to conquer many academic, social and emotional challenges along with being prepared for life after graduation.

Journals and planners allow my students to be more organized and express themselves. The drawing materials assist with these items. There are also some items to help with coping skills.

Mrs. Dasilva Kalamazoo Innovation Learning Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Dasilva

Kalamazoo, MI View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hayes Soft Cover Journal, Blank, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Pack of 24 - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $52.27 2 $104.54
Mini Sensory Twist and Turn Set • Nasco $10.71 5 $53.55
Rainbow Pom Ball • Nasco $4.33 12 $51.96
Hammond And Stephens Hammond & Stephens Undated Weekly Student Planner, 8 x 10 Inches, 96 Pages • School Specialty $4.87 10 $48.70
Describe Cards - Deck One Conversation Cards, Social Emotional Learning Activities for Family Games, Therapy, School and More, Fun Card Game for Kids & Adults, with Over 300 Meaningful Questions • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Totem the feel good game, Self-Esteem Counseling Game for Team Building, School, Family Game Night | Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids, Teens, Adults | Therapy Toys • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Hammond And Stephens Hammond & Stephens Undated Weekly Student Planner, 5 x 8 Inches, 96 Pages • School Specialty $3.44 5 $17.20
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Marker Set - Colors of Kindness, Fine Line, Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $4.04 4 $16.16
Crayola Kids' Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 24/Box (68-4024) • Quill.com $3.99 4 $15.96
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball - Stress Reliever Fidget Toys (Colors May Vary) for Yoga, Anxiety, Relaxation - Expanding Sphere for Kids & Adult • Amazon Business $13.71 1 $13.71
Crayola Colored Pencil Set - Colors of Kindness, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $3.23 4 $12.92
Crayola Classic Kid's Markers, Fine Point, Assorted, 10/Pack (58-7726) • Quill.com $2.99 4 $11.96
Crayola Crayons - Colors of Kindness, Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.64 4 $10.56
Crayola Colors of the World Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $2.39 4 $9.56
300 Pieces Inspirational Quote Stickers for Teens Students Teachers, Motivational Stickers for Water Bottles Women, Aesthetic Laptop Decals Waterproof Vinyl Positive Stickers for Planners Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $8.07 1 $8.07
Positive Affirmations Cards & Inspirational Stickers, 400 Unique Motivational Quote Cards Reward Stickers for Kids Adults Encouragement Mini Note Cards for Gifts • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.38 4 $5.52

Materials cost

$430.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$494.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.28

Total project goal

$581.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $581.87

7 Donors

-$451.24

Donations toward project cost

-$383.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.67

match offer

-$130.63

Match offer toward project cost

-$111.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.59

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