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Ms. Gladden from Springfield, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Skills Through Fun!

Help me give my students activities to do as we work on social skills.

  • $536 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My project is to teach my students social skills while having fun. All of my students are on IEPs and struggle with social skills. I set up small social emotional skills learning groups where the students get to interact with their peers while playing games or do activities together. I have found that if a child is having fun then it is easier for them to make friends and socialize.

The activities are based on student interest so I picked sporting equipment, coloring, and board games.

This students have to talk to their peers while playing a game. I also picked fidget toys for the students with anxiety so they can focus on that instead of the conversation I’m helping to facilitate.

I have chosen a bunch of activities or items that the students could focus on while talking to a peer. Most items need a partner or it’s group activity. The activities will teach the students cooperation, teamwork, and how to communicate better with their peers. I want to thank you in advance for helping our school community with skills that will last a lifetime.

Ms. Gladden Springfield Public Day Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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.

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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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola� Globbles Non-Toxic Modeling Compound Squish Toys, Assorted, 3 Per Pack, 6 Packs (BIN747291-6) • Quill.com $38.99 1 $38.99
LEGO - Minecraft The Pumpkin Farm Building Toy Set 21248 • Best Buy Education $31.99 1 $31.99
Deinduser Bracelet Making Kit 7200 Pcs Clay Beads for Friendship Bracelet DIY Jewelry Making Polymer Heishi Beads with Charms Gifts for Adults for Girls Crafts Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Monopoly Game, Family Board Games for 2 to 6 Players & Kids Ages 8 and Up, Includes 8 Tokens (Token Vote Edition) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
Beach Kids 24 Bulk Coloring Books for Ages 4-8 - Assorted Licensed Activity Boys, Girls | Bundle Includes Full-Size Books, Crayons, Stickers, Games, Puzzles, More (No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
LEGO - NINJAGO Imperium Dragon Hunter Hound Ninja Building Toy 71790 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
Sportime Men's Rubber Basketball, 29-1/2 Inches, Tan - High School-College - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $9.50 2 $19.00
Listening Lotto: Faces & Feelings Board Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
Battleship With Planes Strategy Board Game For Ages 7 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pressman Toy Chess Board Game • School Specialty $16.49 1 $16.49
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toy Axolotls (desk pets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Hasbro Candy Land, Classic Board Game, 2 to 4 Players, Ages 3 to 6 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler • School Specialty $15.44 1 $15.44
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Multicolor, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.04 2 $14.08
Hi-Ho! Cherry - O Board Game • AKJ Education $13.51 1 $13.51
Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders Board Game for 2 to 4 Players Kids Ages 3 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Pop Manga Cute and Creepy Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $12.86 1 $12.86
Portable 10 inches Ball Pump Kit, Balloon Pump, Basketball Pump Air Pump with 5 Needles,1 Nozzle & Extension Hose for Soccer Football Volleyball Water Polo Rugby Exercise Sports Ball • Amazon Business $6.23 2 $12.46
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $11.91 1 $11.91
Connect 4 Strategy Board Game for Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.30 1 $11.30
Woodland Wild Coloring Book • Blick Art Materials $9.64 1 $9.64
Mindfulness Coloring Book For Adults: Zen Coloring Book For Mindful People | Adult Coloring Book With Stress Relieving Designs Animals, Mandalas, ... ADHD, Loss Of Anxiety, Relaxion, Meditation • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$399.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.04

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.40

Total project goal

$535.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $535.99

1 Donor

-$535.99

Donations toward project cost

-$455.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.40

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