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Ms. Kritikos from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books and Cozy Rug to Inspire Young Minds

Help me give my students books for learning in a fun and exciting way.

  • $559 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 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

My students are energetic, curious, and full of wonder. They love reading and learning through stories, hands-on experiences, and interactive discussions. Many come from diverse backgrounds and benefit from a warm, nurturing environment where they feel safe, calm, and ready to explore.

This project will provide our classroom with engaging books that support literacy and social-emotional growth, along with a cozy rug where we can gather as a community.

Together, these tools will create a space where learning feels fun, meaningful, and inclusive for all students.

Thank you for supporting our classroom!

Ms. Kritikos PS 86 Kingbridge Heights Grades PreK-2

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.

Bronx, NY 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Play Platoon Non-Toxic Foam Puzzle Floor Mat, Comfortable, Extra Thick, Cushiony Exercise and Play Mat for Toddlers, Kids & Adults, 16 Tiles (12"x12"), Grey/Cream/Charcoal • Amazon Business $52.46 1 $52.46
Free Spirit Publishing Best Behavior Board Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $52.16 1 $52.16
Lakeshore Short Vowels Skill-Building Book Set for Beginning Readers, Phonics, and Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Digraphs Skill-Building Book Sets - Phonics for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
I Can Read : Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear, Biscuit Loves the Library, Biscuit Visits the Big City, Biscuit Meets the Class Pet, Biscuit and the Little Pup, Biscuit Takes a Walk - 6 Book Set • Amazon Business $33.58 1 $33.58
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback, ages 4-8; calming corner resources) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
My Way to Good Manners: Kids Book about Manners, Etiquette and Behavior that Teaches Children Social Skills, Respect and Kindness, Ages 3 to 10 (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
My Way to Kindness: Children's Book about Love to Others, Empathy and Inclusion (Preschool Feelings Book) (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Angry Alligator and his Cool Cucumber: A book about anger for kids (educational and entertaining with a touch of humor) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Kids' Book of Friends: How to Make Friends and Be a Friend (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
My Way to Good Choices: Children’s Book about Positive Behavior and Understanding Consequences that Teaches Kids to Choose, Take Responsibility, ... (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
My Way to Keep Anger Away: Children's Book about Anger Management and Kids Big Emotions (Preschool Feelings Book) (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Impulsive Ninja: A Social, Emotional Book For Kids About Impulse Control for School and Home (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
My Scared Robot: A Children's Social Emotional Book About Managing Feelings of Fear and Worry (Thoughtful Bots) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Frustrated Ninja: A Social, Emotional Children's Book About Managing Hot Emotions (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Happy Ninja: A Social, Emotional Book for Kids, Teens, and Adults About the Power of the Daily D.O.S.E. (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Jealous Ninja: A Social, Emotional Children's Book About Helping Kid Cope with the Green-eyed Monster - Jealousy and Envy (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger: Personal Safety Book for Kids about Body Safety, Personal Space, Private Parts and Consent that Teaches Social Skills and Body Awareness (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
My Way to Making Friends: Children’s Book about Friendship, Inclusion and Social Skills (Kids Feelings) (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED: CARING FOR EACH OTHER & THE EARTH • Amazon Business $11.51 1 $11.51
Rulers of the Playground • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Empathy Is Your Superpower: A Book About Understanding the Feelings of Others • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$434.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.80

Total project goal

$558.64

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