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Ms. Sharp from Kannapolis, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books and Looks: Help Us Build a Nook That Hooks!

Help me give my students books that help them understand their emotions, develop social skills and etiquette and embrace that it's okay to make mistakes and not be perfect.

  • $320 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

My Project

Books are powerful tools in my Special Education classroom, especially when they help students understand their emotions, develop social skills, and learn proper etiquette. These stories create a safe space where children can see themselves, recognize that it’s okay to make mistakes, and understand that perfection isn’t the goal—growth is. With engaging books tailored to their unique needs, my students can explore feelings, practice empathy, and build confidence in a supportive environment. Your help in providing these books will make a lasting impact, giving my students the foundation they need to succeed both academically and socially.

Ms. Sharp Shady Brook 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

23 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
A Bad Case of Stripes (paperback picture book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 2 $18.00
Hadley Designs Feelings Chart for Kids – 4 Pack Emotion Posters for Classroom & Home, Laminated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Behavior Management Tools, 11x17 Colorful Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions & Express Feelings - Resilient Kids (social emotional learning paperback; calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
Plant the Tiny Seed - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness and Respect for Differences (The Kids' Books of Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need. • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
A Friend Like Simon: A Friend Like Simon (Special Stories Series) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Giraffes Can't Dance • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Mistakes That Worked - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
My Mouth Is A Volcano: A Picture Book About Interrupting • Amazon Business $8.27 1 $8.27
The Way I Feel • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids (Bucketfilling Books) • Amazon Business $7.81 1 $7.81
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions (The Color Monster, 1) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$221.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.92

Total project goal

$319.48

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