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Ms. Farmer from Summerville, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bazinga! School Counselors Make A Difference!

My students need books to engage their minds, build character, develop social and leadership skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Farmer's classroom raised $318

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students mean everything to me and they often come to school with heavy burdens on their shoulders. As a school counselor, I see the despair and conflict that plague the minds of my students. Students visit my office frequently when their burdens become overwhelming and needing encouragement to make it through their school day. I want my students to feel a sense of empowerment as we discuss their concerns in a safe nurturing environment.

School counselors are considered the heart of the school and advocates for all students regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Our students come from diverse socioeconomic background, 65% receive free or reduce lunch. Early intervention and reading stories that build strong listening skills and teach tolerance is crucial in the molding of young minds of today. My students are in need of updated character education books that are engaging, encouraging and easy to comprehend. The potential I see in my students is remarkable, the teachers at my school work extremely hard and always encourage me as a school counselor to provide thought provoking stories that teach students empathy, conflict resolution, growth mindset and social skills.

My Project

My students need to hear stories that help them understand the importance of caring about the world and communities in which they live and the importance of having good character. They deserve opportunities to hear stories that are engaging which helps them form better relationships with their teachers, family members and peers.

As a school counselor, I want my students to develop a love for reading and make connections to characters from various stories that they will hear during classroom guidance lessons.

My students need to hear stories that teach them valuable life lessons which prepare them to be productive citizens of society.

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Summerville, SC
Grades PreK-2
Early Development
Character Education
Traditional School
Books
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Farmer Knightsville Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85

She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World • Amazon Business $13.65 1 $13.65

Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn't Sit Still • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49

Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

Oh, the Places You'll Go! • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50

The Sandwich Swap • Amazon Business $11.44 1 $11.44

Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (Little Boost) • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23

Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About Empathy • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95

Mrs. Joyce Gives the Best High-Fives: Introducing the School Counselor • Amazon Business $10.76 1 $10.76

Cupcake • Amazon Business $10.07 1 $10.07

Bubble Gum Brain • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Winners Don't Whine and Whiners Don't Win • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

The Empty Pot (An Owlet Book) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Ruby's Wish • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

The Name Jar • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

The Kissing Hand • Amazon Business $7.51 1 $7.51

Your Body Belongs to You • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

What If Everybody Did That? • Amazon Business $6.12 1 $6.12

My Mouth Is a Volcano! • Amazon Business $6.11 1 $6.11

Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners • Amazon Business $5.54 1 $5.54

Soda Pop Head • Amazon Business $5.52 1 $5.52

I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! My Story About Accepting No for an Answer and Disagreeing the Right Way! (Best Me I Can Be) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29

The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers • Amazon Business $2.82 1 $2.82

Materials cost			$221.11
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$15.59
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.32
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$270.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$47.65
Total project goal			$317.67
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$317.67
5 Donors			-$267.67
Donations toward project cost			-$227.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$40.15
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Bazinga! School Counselors Make A Difference!

This project is fully funded

My Students

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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