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Mrs. Bantsolas from South Holland, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Our Students with Social-Emotional Learning Tools!

Help me give my students social emotional tools such as fidget tubes, making good choices math ups and classroom calming kit.

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In our classroom, we prioritize not only academic success but also the social-emotional well-being of our students. Many children struggle with managing emotions, staying focused, and making positive choices throughout the school day. Having the right tools—such as fidget tubes, a classroom calming kit, and interactive activities like "Match Up Good Choices"—can make a huge difference in helping students develop self-regulation, coping strategies, and decision-making skills.

Fidget tubes provide a quiet and effective way for students to release energy and refocus during lessons.

A classroom calming kit filled with sensory items, breathing exercises, and mindfulness tools can help students manage stress and emotions. Activities like "Match Up Good Choices" teach students how to handle different situations, reinforcing problem-solving and positive behavior.

Unfortunately, many of our students do not have access to these essential tools at home, and purchasing them for the classroom can be costly. That’s why we are reaching out for support! Your generous donation will allow us to create a safe, supportive, and emotionally healthy learning environment where students can thrive.

By contributing, you are giving students the resources they need to build resilience, practice emotional regulation, and make positive choices. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to providing the support our students deserve.

Please consider donating to help us equip our classroom with essential social-emotional learning tools. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our students’ well-being.

Thank you for making a difference!

Mrs. Bantsolas ABLE Program Grades PreK-2

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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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classroom Calming Kit - Social Emotional Learning, Sensory Toys, Calming Corner, Autism • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
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
Sensory Playtivity Squishy Sensory Discs, Set of 3 • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37
Lakeshore Feelings & Emotions Dough Mats • Lakeshore Learning Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Lakeshore Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$135.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.29

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$173.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.64

Total project goal

$204.29

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 $204.29

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