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Ms. Kennesha from Newark, DE is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Unbreakable Spirit: Journeys Through The Resilience Room

Help me give my students Social Emotional Learning Activities and other essential coping skills resources to foster emotional regulation, social skills, mindfulness, and cooperative learning.

  • 13 donors
  • $441 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Imagine a room filled with warmth, comfort, and safety—a place where students can retreat from the stresses of daily life to focus on their mental health and well-being. I am a mental health therapist committed to creating the "Resilience Room," where students can unwind, learn, and feel empowered. This dedicated space helps young individuals develop coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience in the face of challenges.

The students here face numerous challenges, including high anxiety, transitioning difficulties, and family issues like incarcerated or drug-abusing parents.

Despite these hardships, they continue to excel academically and make positive choices.

Affirming Messages and Décor: We aim to cover the walls with positive and motivational messages, creating an atmosphere filled with encouragement and hope. To foster a sense of belonging and self-worth among the students, making them more receptive to learning and personal growth.

Books and Games: A variety of books and interactive games will be available to help students relax, regulate their emotions, and learn vital coping skills. These resources will enhance their creativity, strategic thinking, and ability to express emotions, contributing to their overall emotional and intellectual development.

Therapeutic Tools: Flashcards focusing on mental health topics, sensory tools, and other resources will be used to teach and reinforce coping strategies. These tools will help reduce anxiety, enhance focus, and encourage mindfulness during therapy sessions, providing students with practical skills they can use in everyday life.

Creative Outlets: The creative tools will allow students to express their feelings in non-verbal ways, helping them visualize and work through complex emotions. This will also improve fine motor skills and foster self-expression, contributing to their emotional and psychological well-being.

Their creativity, resilience, and determination to rise above their circumstances make them truly special and deserving of a nurturing environment like the Resilience Room.

Ms. Kennesha
Grades 6-8
    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

    This project will reach 100 students.

    13 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
My Feelings, a Fun Game to Help Kids Express Emotions, Improve Social Skills and self Regulation. Endorsed by Dr Temple Grandin, Dr Tony Attwood and Other Renown clinicians and Educators. • Amazon Business $31.34 1 $31.34
SkillEase Social Emotional Learning Activities, Emotions and Feelings Game for Social Skills, Therapy and Counseling Game for Kids, Speech Therapy Autism Game, Happy or Not Board Game • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Mind Brain Emotion 52 Essential Coping Skills for Kids: Mindfulness CBT Cards for Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Executive Functioning, Coping Strategies for Anxious Generation, Family, School Therapy Game • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
52 Essential Critical Thinking: Smart Flash Cards to Uncover Implicit Biases, Detect Cognitive Biases in Social Media, AI, Writing, Speech, Debate, for Teens & Adults - by Harvard Educator • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
52 Essential Inclusion Skills - A to Z Guide to Kindness, Compassion, Respect for Diversity and Disabilities - Educational Cards by Harvard Educator and Health Advocate to Teach Kids Empathy • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
52 Essential Social Dilemmas: Skills for Kids & Teens to Thrive in Middle School - Conversation Cards Created by Teachers & Counselors for Family, Classroom, Counseling, Therapy Game (6-8 Grade) • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Hasbro Battleship Game, Kids Strategy Game - Elementary-Middle School • School Specialty $20.62 1 $20.62
8 Retro Calming Corner Posters For Classroom Must Haves For Teachers - Calm Down Corner Supplies Elementary, Feelings Chart For Kids Ages 4-8, Emotions Chart For Kids, Calming Corner Items Kids • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
Learning Resources Who's Feeling What? Identification Game (LER6374) • Quill.com $18.12 1 $18.12
The Power of Yet Print Therapy Office Decor Poster Kids Room Wall Decor Boho Classroom Growth Mindset Mental Health Poster Classroom Decor School Counselor Power of black framed (8x10 Print + Framed) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
4 Colorful Feelings Chart For Kids Emotions Chart For Kids Feelings Poster - Toddler Emotions Posters For Classroom Must Haves, Social Emotional Learning Posters School Counselor Office Decor • Amazon Business $17.45 1 $17.45
Hasbro Gaming Guess Who? Board Game, with People and Pets Cards, The Original Guessing Game for Kids, Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.21 1 $16.21
Barefoot Books Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness, Focus, and Calm - Card Deck with Full-Color Illustrations & Instructional Booklet • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.16 1 $16.16
Cevioce 8 PCS Fidget Toys Slug for Adults Anxiety Sensory Toys for Party Favors Toddler Fidget Toys Age 3-4 ADHD Autism Toys for Anxiety Stress Christmas Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Bubba The Hamster Tames His Tantrums: A Mindful Children's Anger Management Book To Help Kids Understand And Control Emotions Of Anger • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Mom or Dad's House?: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope with Divorce (Helping Kids Heal Series) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards, 48 Pieces, Ages 3+, Social Skills Toys, Speech Therapy Materials, Social Emotional Learning Toys and Games for Kids • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Carson Dellosa Beginning Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids Ages 7+, Letters, Numbers, and Sight Words Handwriting Practice, Grades 2-5 Cursive Handwriting Workbook, (Traditional Handwriting) • Amazon Business $3.64 1 $3.64

Materials cost

$336.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.06

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.02

Total project goal

$440.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $440.12

12 Donors

-$360.00

Donations toward project cost

-$309.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.25

match offer

-$75.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$64.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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