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Ms. Howard from Dekalb IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books to Support and Represent Students

Help me give my students books that will not only help them to understand what their classmates might be going through, but to represent some of my students who may be struggling with these things.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

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Supporting Social-Emotional Learning Through Literature

My second-grade students encounter various challenges, including difficulties in empathizing with others.

This project aims to broaden their perspective by exposing them to diverse narratives through carefully selected books. These stories not only allow students to step into the shoes of different characters but also provide representation for those facing similar struggles.

Access to age-appropriate literature that resonates with students is essential for fostering a sense of belonging and understanding. By enriching our classroom library with such resources, I aim to create a safe space where students can explore complex emotions and experiences.

Many students grapple with issues like anxiety, compulsions, and focus, which can be overwhelming, especially when their peers do not share the same struggles. Given the emphasis on addressing social-emotional needs in our school, these books serve as valuable tools to cultivate empathy and connection among students.

Through reflective activities and discussions, students will be encouraged to view the world through different perspectives and identify ways to support those facing challenges. This ongoing project will empower students to apply the principles of compassion in various social contexts, promoting a culture of understanding and support both inside and outside the classroom.

By observing how students demonstrate empathy in different settings, whether in structured environments or unstructured spaces like the playground, we can assess the depth of their compassionate understanding. This project not only aims to develop empathy as a crucial life skill but also encourages students to translate these lessons into tangible acts of kindness and support for their peers.

Ms. Howard
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The B on Your Thumb: 60 Poems to Boost Reading and Spelling • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
My Wandering Dreaming Mind • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Someone Just Like You • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Just Like Millie • Amazon Business $16.37 1 $16.37
Saturday at the Food Pantry • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Behold Our Magical Garden: Poems Fresh from a School Garden • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Where I Live: Poems About My Home, My Street, and My Town • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
It Was Supposed to Be Sunny (Little Senses) • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
The Compulsion Cloud • Amazon Business $10.31 1 $10.31
I Wish You More • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83

Materials cost

$176.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.97

Total project goal

$246.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $246.44

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