You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Xu from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Xu is requesting

Thriving Hearts: Empowering High Schoolers Through Social Emotional Learning

Help me give my students to get craft with board games & snacks provided!

  • $612 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Xu for her next project!

Help Ms. Xu

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Xu for her next project!

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

I absolutely love the resilience and potential of my students. Each one brings a unique story and perspective that enriches our classroom environment. Their willingness to explore their emotions and support one another is truly inspiring.

Our project focuses on enhancing social-emotional learning (SEL) in high school, equipping students with the tools they need to navigate their emotions, build strong relationships, and thrive academically and personally.

Here’s how each resource will contribute to their growth:

Interactive Workshops: These sessions will foster a safe space for students to express themselves, learn about emotional regulation, and practice empathy. Engaging activities will help them connect with their peers and build essential social skills.

Mindfulness Practices: Incorporating mindfulness techniques will empower students to manage stress and anxiety. These practices will help them develop focus and self-awareness, leading to improved academic performance and personal well-being.

Peer Support Groups: Creating spaces for students to share their experiences and challenges will promote a sense of community. This initiative encourages peer mentorship, allowing students to learn from one another and strengthen their emotional resilience.

Ms. Xu Sunset Park High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Xu

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

35 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Xu is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Premium Boba Tea Kit by Locca | Makes up to 24 Drinks | Bubble Tea Gift Kit | Thai Tea Edition with Jasmine and Black Tea | Includes Tapioca Balls and Boba Straws | DIY Food Gift • Amazon Business $37.50 5 $187.50
Mayde Bursting Popping Boba Pearls, Strawberry, Mango, Passion Fruit - 3 Flavor Party Kit (490 gms, 3 pack) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Hasbro Classic Jenga Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $23.17 1 $23.17
Pllieay 10 PCS Cross Stitch Kits for Beginners, Embroidery Beginner Kits for Kids 7-13, Include Instructions, Cross Stitch Kits with Pattern, Needlepoint Kits for Embroidery Projects • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and Cheese Sandwich Crackers Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $19.27 1 $19.27
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $17.28 1 $17.28
Weewooday 100 Pieces Antiperspirant Wipes Individually Wrapped Wipes for Travel Facial Cleansing Wipes Moisturizing Travel Wet Wipes Natural Wipes Hand Face Body Travel Cleaning Wipes for Adults • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
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
Bucilla Stamped Full Coverage Embroidery Kit - Sunset • Blick Art Materials $7.99 2 $15.98
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
Galison Michael Storrings 500 Piece New York City Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults and Families, Holiday Puzzle with Winter Scenery in New York City • Amazon Business $14.61 1 $14.61
Kikkerland Mini Cross Stitch Embroidery Kit - Mushroom • Blick Art Materials $7.00 2 $14.00
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
LEGO - Lotus Flowers Building Toy Set 40647 • Best Buy Education $11.99 1 $11.99
Pokemon Fruit Flavored Snacks, Treat Pouches, Value Pack, 22 ct • Amazon Business $5.48 2 $10.96
Mattel Uno Original and Uno Flip Card Games, Combo Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Leisure Arts Embroidery Kit - Hello, 6" • Blick Art Materials $8.99 1 $8.99
True Clear Purified Bottled Water 8 fl. oz. Bottles 24/Carton (TC54595) • Staples $8.99 1 $8.99
PURELL Healthcare Disinfecting Wipes, 72 Wipes/Pack (9370-12) • Quill.com $8.39 1 $8.39

Materials cost

$470.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.27

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$519.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.69

Total project goal

$611.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $611.26

2 Donors

-$611.26

Donations toward project cost

-$519.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.69

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Xu and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/thriving-hearts-empowering-high-schoole/8820169/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":35,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Xu","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1878613419","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Brooklyn","teachersOnPage":[8085532],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8820169,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"8085532":{"owner":"Ms. Xu","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8820169],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8085532_orig.png?crop=1248,1248,x0,y112&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712799713571","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21910308,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8085532,"schoolCounty":"Kings (Brooklyn)","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}