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Ms. Sandoval from San Diego CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Empathy Through Stories: Engaging Books for Therapeutic Sessions

Help me give my students stories that range from various subjects to support their social emotional growth.

  • 5 donors
  • $280 goal

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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

Our school is nestled in the heart of a vibrant community where diversity flourishes. I'm reaching out for support to enhance our students' growth by acquiring materials crucial to my role. As a school social worker, my mission is to equip our students with the skills to navigate the intricate terrain of emotions and relationships. Storytelling, a timeless tool for passing on traditions and beliefs, remains invaluable in this journey.

I'm seeking funding for a diverse selection of books that delve into various social-emotional learning concepts.

Titles like "Enemy Pie" facilitate empathy, conflict resolution, and friendship skills, while "How Full Is Your Bucket" encourages kindness and fosters a positive self-image. Books serve as captivating vehicles for both entertainment and meaning-making, making them an ideal tool to engage our students.

Our students, ranging from 3 to 11 years old, represent a tapestry of backgrounds, including refugees, asylum seekers, and families facing economic hardships in a low socio-economic community. Your support will enable us to offer even more resources and tools to nurture our students' growth and development.

Additionally, I and my team work closely with a consistent caseload of students for general counseling, supported by dedicated school social work interns who contribute to our children's growth and healing.

Your contribution makes a difference in shaping a brighter future for our students. Thank you for considering and supporting our mission!

Ms. Sandoval
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY WKBK • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Somatic Psychotherapy Toolbox: 125 Worksheets and Exercises to Treat Trauma & Stress • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Cory Helps Kids Cope with Sexual Abuse • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Once I Was Very Very Scared • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
The Memory Book: A Grief Journal for Children and Families (Memory Box) • Amazon Business $11.27 1 $11.27
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Each Kindness • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$187.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.85

Total project goal

$279.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$279.02

2 Donors

-$139.50

Donations toward project cost

-$118.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.92

match offer

-$139.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.93

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$0.00

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