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Ms. Trillo from Winston Salem, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beyond the Label: Books Celebrating Differences in Learning

Help me give my students books and tools that represent children in special education. Seeing yourself in books fosters inclusion, understanding, and self-acceptance, helping all students see themselves and others reflected in the stories they read.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Trillo's classroom raised $299

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My Project

Beyond the Label: Books Celebrating Differences in Learning is a curated book project designed to meet the unique needs of my K-2 students in the EC Resource Classroom at a Title One school. The books selected for this collection focus on characters with diverse learning needs, such as developmental differences, sensory challenges, and various learning disabilities. These stories help students see themselves reflected in the characters, which fosters self-confidence and a sense of belonging in the classroom. Additionally, by introducing inclusive literature, we can support peer understanding and empathy, creating a more supportive and collaborative environment for all learners.

The primary goal of this project is to provide students with books that validate their experiences and empower them to embrace their strengths.

In my EC Resource Classroom, we focus not only on academic skills but also on social-emotional growth, and these books will be an invaluable tool in achieving that. By offering stories that resonate with their own challenges and triumphs, we can engage students more deeply in their learning process and help them build critical literacy skills. Additionally, these books will serve as a bridge for inclusive conversations between students, staff, and families, promoting a school culture of understanding and acceptance.

What makes my students special is their perseverance and their unique ways of approaching learning. These young learners, ranging from kindergarten to second grade, often face significant challenges, but their creativity, resilience, and curiosity shine through. Many of my students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and having access to these books will provide them with essential representation and support in their academic journey, reinforcing the message that their differences are not limitations but powerful aspects of who they are.

Ms. Trillo Griffith Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Winston Salem, NC View local requests

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

27 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Free Spirit Publishing Learning to Get Along Series, Set of 8, Grades PreK to 3, Bilingual - Grades PreK-3 - Kids • School Specialty $77.99 1 $77.99
Key Education Photo Conversation Cards for Children with Autism and Aspergers Board Game • Quill.com $41.62 1 $41.62
Emotional Regulation for Kids - Calming Corner Item - Emotions and Coping Skills Flipbook - 21 Core Feelings w/Real Faces + 84 Non-Repetitive Coping Skills - Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Theodore and The Cat with the Missing Sock: A Children's Picture Book about Love, Loyalty and Courage! (Theodore the Unfortunate Bear) • Amazon Business $16.80 1 $16.80
Chloe's Hearts: Speech & Language Therapy Books: -WH Questions (Who, What, Where), Describing Words, and Friendship & Kindness (Speech and Language Books) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
My Beginning Readers Set (A Complete Set of 25 First Reader Books, Level A) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down (Calming My Jitters) • Amazon Business $11.93 1 $11.93

Materials cost

$197.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.80

Sales tax

 $15.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.73

Total project goal

$298.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $298.19

1 Donor

-$298.19

Donations toward project cost

-$253.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.73

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