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Ms. Cindy Alarilla from Waukegan, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strengthening Student Success: Social Work Interventions in School Setting

Help me give my students a significant support to address their social, emotional and behavioral needs that affects their academic and personal success. These materials can be use during therapy sessions and it would greatly help.

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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

The requested materials can significantly support students by addressing emotional, social, and behavioral challenges that affect their academic and personal growth

Social work interventions help by providing students with individual counseling, conflict resolution, and advocacy, creating safe space for students to express their concerns.

Students who receive counseling and emotional support are better able to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges, leading to improved emotional stability and resilience. The students with reduced emotional barriers often demonstrate improved focus, higher grades and increased motivation to succeed academically. Social workers help students navigate peer relationships, family dynamics, and interpersonal conflicts, fostering stronger social skills and healthier relationships with peers, teachers, and family members. This could also address issues such as bullying, trauma, and family stress that can lead to better attendance rates and greater overall engagement in school activities, as students feel more supported and secure. Social work interventions can help students develop better coping mechanism, reducing disruptive behavior and increasing their ability to adapt to school environment and rules. This support system foster resilience, improves coping skills and enhanced mental health, ultimately contributing to improved academic performance and positive social interactions.

Ms. Cindy Alarilla Greenwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Waukegan, IL View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Book Set: A Little SPOT of Learning - Kind Words, Friendship, Emotions, School, Letters, Reading, Math; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
Smiley Face Foam Stress Balls • Nasco $11.01 5 $55.05
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 $52.00 1 $52.00
Scholastic News Sticky Situation Cards: Grades 4-6 - Kids • School Specialty $31.49 1 $31.49
Play-Doh Modeling Dough, Assorted Colors, 3 Ounces, Set of 20 • School Specialty $29.02 1 $29.02
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults , Teens and Kids , Therapy Toys , Anxiety Relief , Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Fidget Solar System - Bubble POP Fidget Toy (calming corner, social emotional learning focus, STEM supplies, sensory fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
The SEL Toolbox: Social-Emotional Learning Activities to Teach Kids to Generalize Learned Skills to Real-Life Situations • Amazon Business $22.65 1 $22.65
Rainbow Pom Ball • Nasco $4.40 5 $22.00
Sensory Cloud Clay 8.8oz Tub, Neon Pink, Social Emotional Learning and Calm Down Tool (Item # CLOUDCPI) • Amazon Business $21.81 1 $21.81
Zhehao 20 Pieces Motivational Stress Ball Bulk for Adults Square Shape Brain Stress Relief Balls Quotes Foam Dice for Kids Classroom School Supplies Social Emotional Learning Anxiety Toys, 5 Colors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Poster Mental Health Tapestry Counselor Therapy Office Decor Cotton Linen Wall Hanging Scroll Poster Wall Art Home Decor Kids Behavior Chart Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $16.96 1 $16.96
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
Learning Resources Buddy Builders,32 Pieces, Ages 3+, Fine Motor, Hand Eye Coordination Toy, Fine Motor Skills,Social Emotional Learning Toys • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
4 Pop FIDGET Toy Bundle (assorted designs; social emotional learning focus tools, sensory calming corner, mental health, emotional awareness fidgets) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Lakeshore Gel-Bead Emotion Friends - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Fidget Toys • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
READY 2 LEARN Easy Grip Dough and Paint Stampers - Emotions - Set of 12 - Rubber Stamps for Ages 2+ - Crafts and Social Emotional Learning - Washable • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
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 $10.39 1 $10.39
Social-Emotional Learning for Autistic Kids: Fun Activities to Manage Big Feelings and Make Friends (For Ages 5-10) • Amazon Business $8.02 1 $8.02
Feelings Coloring Book for Kids: Social Emotional Learning Mandala Words Book 1 (TEACH SEL) • Amazon Business $7.17 1 $7.17

Materials cost

$541.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.64

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$588.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.78

Total project goal

$691.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $691.89

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 $691.89

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