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Ms. Bateman from Palmdale, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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April Means Awareness: Embracing Autism, Arab Americans and Earth Day

Help me give my students books that promote diversity, including topics like autism awareness and Earth Day. The goal is to expose students to stories that foster inclusion, empathy, and environmental consciousness.

  • $404 goal

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

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

This project is designed to provide special education students in 3rd–5th grades with a diverse and inclusive collection of books that highlight important awareness themes recognized in April. The selected books will focus on Arab American heritage, autism acceptance, Earth Day, and other awareness topics relevant to the month. By incorporating literature that reflects diverse backgrounds, abilities, and global issues, the project aims to foster a deeper understanding of different cultures, neurodiversity, and environmental responsibility.

Through engaging and age-appropriate stories, students will have the opportunity to develop empathy, appreciation for diversity, and awareness of the world around them.

The project supports literacy development while promoting discussions on inclusion, acceptance, and sustainability. By providing these books in special education classrooms, educators can create meaningful learning experiences that celebrate differences and encourage students to become more compassionate and informed individuals.

Ms. Bateman Summerwind Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 FIDGET Friends - Bendable 3.5" Fidget Toys Axolotls (calming corner, desk pets, social emotional awareness learning, fidgets for teen mental health) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 3 $48.00
Amazon Basics 2-Tier Metal Kitchen/Utility Cart with Shelf, White • Amazon Business $40.71 1 $40.71
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Ohana Means Family (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story (hardcover picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
My Brother Otto • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
I'm Basically a Unicorn • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Brilliant Bea - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
A Friend for Henry: (Books About Making Friends, Children's Friendship Books, Autism Awareness Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42
Aurora's Gift: Children's Autism Awareness Book for Kids • Amazon Business $10.29 1 $10.29
30 Pcs Autism Awareness Bracelets,Puzzle Pieces Autism Awareness Silicone Wristbands Special Autism Education Motivational Rubber Wristband for Women Adult Teens Gifts Party Supplies Presents • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Earth Day Every Day (Cloverleaf Books ™ ― Planet Protectors) • Amazon Business $8.36 1 $8.36
Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day: A Springtime Book For Kids (I Can Read Level 1) • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Biscuit's Earth Day Celebration: A Springtime Book For Kids • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Fancy Nancy I Can Read!, Level 1 - Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$282.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.48

Total project goal

$403.19

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