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Ms. Angie Stewart from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soft Starts for Social Emotional Learning

Help me give my students soft start materials including Legos, puzzles, games, and building toys.

  • $260 goal

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Ms. Angie Stewart has another project! Donate to Engaging Fourth Graders With an Interactive TV to help her classroom.

$938 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

Our elementary school is a diverse school in an urban community that serves students from many backgrounds. Each child brings with them unique strengths and needs. They are inquisitive and enthusiastic, and come to school ready to learn every day!

My fourth graders haven't had a "normal" school year since they were first graders.

They have been resilient and have adapted beautifully to a quick shutdown, a global pandemic, remote instruction, and hybrid learning. Despite their perseverance in these difficult times, social interactions and acclimating to the school day can present challenges.

My Project

The concept of a "soft start" is that students can choose simple activities to complete independently or with peers to have a gentle start to their day. Choice promotes student engagement, and having a more relaxed way to begin a routine can help decrease anxiety or stress.

Having these materials to implement soft starts will allow my students a calm, social way to begin their days.

I am requesting materials that students love, including Legos, building sticks, and brainteasers. These can be completed by students on their own, if they'd like a way to quietly decompress before starting class. They can also be a way to engage with peers, develop new friendships, and persevere when challenged. As we reenter a more typical year, ways to develop strong social-emotional skills and strategies will benefit all students.

Ms. Angie Stewart Oriole Park Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Chicago, IL View local requests 25 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Veatree 206 Pcs Magnetic Building Sticks Blocks Toys, Magnet Educational Toys STEM Toys for Kids and Adult, Non-Toxic Building Toy 3D Puzzle with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $27.49 2 $54.98
Brainwright Cat STAX The Purrfect Puzzle and Dog Pile The Pup-Packing Puzzles Gift Set (2 Puzzles) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Build Your Own Creative Toys, Kids Building Kit (790 Pieces) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Roxenda Speed Cube Set, Stickerless Magic Cube Set of 2x2x2 3x3x3 Pyramid Frosted Puzzle Cube • Amazon Business $14.84 2 $29.68
Ravensburger Space 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids – Every Piece is Unique, Pieces Fit Together Perfectly , Blue • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Perfectly Logical!: Challenging Fun Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles for Smart Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$184.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.89

Total project goal

$259.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.27

5 Donors

-$172.14

Donations toward project cost

-$146.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.82

match offer

-$87.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.07

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 $0.00

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