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Building Hearts and Minds: Growing Socially and Emotionally
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hahn-Hammer's classroom raised $412
This project is fully funded
My Project
My students are curious, compassionate learners who are developing not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. This project will help contribute to a classroom library of books that nurture kindness, empathy, resilience, and a positive mindset. With the right stories in their hands, they’ll learn how to navigate big feelings, embrace challenges, and continue to grow into thoughtful problem-solvers.
Students face many emotions and challenges every day, both in and out of school. Books that model emotional awareness, problem-solving, and resilience can help them build the tools they need to succeed—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. When students see themselves in characters and learn from their journeys, they begin to understand their own emotions and how to manage them in healthy ways.
By donating to this project, you're helping to equip children with lifelong skills: compassion, perseverance, and a belief in themselves. These stories may spark laughter or tears—but most importantly, they’ll inspire growth.
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Materials
Cost
Quantity
Total
A Little SPOT Emotional Regulation Box Set (Books 49-56: Peaceful Hands, Anger Shield, Needs Feelings, Sleep, Disappointment, Wasted Worry, Positive Thinking, and Emotion Coach)
• Amazon Business
$46.98
1
$46.98
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Plush Toys with Feelings Book Box Set
• Amazon Business
$27.68
1
$27.68
Little Lizzy, Her Cousin Lori, and the Not-So-Bucket-Filling Friends
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
The Invisible String (The Invisible String, 1)
• Amazon Business
$15.41
1
$15.41
I'm Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever
• Amazon Business
$15.04
1
$15.04
Always Remember
• Amazon Business
$13.82
1
$13.82
The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet (The Invisible String, 3)
• Amazon Business
$12.66
1
$12.66
You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil TJ Book (56th NAACP Image Award Winner for Children’s Literature)
• Amazon Business
$12.18
1
$12.18
The Stories You Tell Yourself: Help Kids Get More Confident and Motivated (Story & Workbook)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
A Little SPOT Learns to Compromise: A Story About Problem Solving and Sharing
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
A Little SPOT Makes Friends: A Story About Friendship
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
A Little SPOT of Honesty: A Story About Trust And Integrity
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
A Little Respectful SPOT: A Story About Respecting People, Places, and Things (A Little Spot)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories)
• Amazon Business
$11.83
1
$11.83
GLOW
• Amazon Business
$11.66
1
$11.66
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief
• Amazon Business
$10.21
1
$10.21
The Hula-Hoopin' Queen
• Amazon Business
$10.02
1
$10.02
The Year We Learned to Fly
• Amazon Business
$9.35
1
$9.35
Big Test Jitters (The Jitters Series)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
A Thousand No's: A growth mindset story of grit, resilience, and creativity
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
The Dirt Girl
• Amazon Business
$7.89
1
$7.89
Brilliant Kids: Mindfulness Activities for Kids 5-7 Years Old (and their parents) from the Inner Adventures Series
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise
• Amazon Business
$6.78
1
$6.78
Materials cost
$315.38
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.73
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$350.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$61.78
Total project goal
$411.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$411.89
-$411.89
Donations toward project cost
-$350.11
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$61.78
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