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

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Building Strong Hearts and Minds Through Social Emotional Learning

Help me give my students the tools to build strong hearts and minds through social emotional learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pankau's classroom raised $776

This project is fully funded

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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 thrive when they feel safe, supported, and connected. In our classroom, we work on academics but also on building emotional intelligence, kindness, and resilience skills that are important for lifelong success.

With your help, I hope to bring in hands-on activities, books, and visuals that support social-emotional learning.

These materials will help students identify and manage emotions, work through challenges, build positive relationships, and develop empathy.

Your donation will make a real difference in helping my students grow not just as learners, but as caring and confident individuals. Thank you for supporting the whole child!

Ms. Pankau Forest Hill Elementary School 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.

Morganton, NC 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

265 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle #1 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets (Books 1-8, 9-16) & 8 Mini Plush Toys; social emotional learning, fidget toys, calming corner • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $160.00 1 $160.00
3 Product Bundle #2 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets + Cards (Books 17-24, Books 25-32 & 101 Conversation) social emotional learning; calming corner • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $140.00 1 $140.00
Breathing Pal PLUS Pair: Mindfulness Friends for Calming Corner & Classrooms; (2) Kyle the Koala (6.2") - social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $58.00 1 $58.00
3 Book Set: HEART & MIND: My Body Sends a Signal, The Invisible String, My Beautiful Brain - social emotional learning (paperback, ages 4-8, calming) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $33.59 1 $33.59
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback, ages 4-8; calming corner resources) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
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
I Feel... Meh: Overcoming Boredom and Apathy for Kids (Understanding Feelings Book for Kids, Social Emotional Learning for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
I Feel... Something: Listening to Your Body for Kids (Social Skills for Kids, Interoception for Kids, Social Emotional Learning) • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Making Good Choices Match-Ups • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Kindness is My Jam: A Kid's Story Book About Understanding, Empathy, and Compassion (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91

Materials cost

$575.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$659.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.36

Total project goal

$775.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $775.74

1 Donor

-$775.74

Donations toward project cost

-$659.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.36

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