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Mrs. Gramza from Lakeland, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking Up Some Good Behavior

Help me give my students social story books to help them explore difficult social topics.

  • $238 goal

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My Project

I am hoping to add these enriching texts to the collection of books that teachers use in the classroom. Teaching students how to act in a social situation or manage their emotions can be extremely difficult to teach. These colorful books by Julia Cook give students a way to explore social issues such as lying, death of a loved one, and receiving feedback on work performance.

These books by Julia Cook can serve as a mentor texts to help students come up with strategies to improve their behavior.

I specifically chose these books by Julia Cook for this project because she has a very gentle approach to addressing big social issues. In each book Cook provides students with a strategy that they can use when found in a social situation. For example, "I can't believe you said that" discusses how to use a "social filter" to make sure the words we say to others are not hurtful or embarrassing. These books open up a good dialog for students to explore these topics in a safe classroom environment. My goal is that students will develop these social skills to use in school and out in the community. Furthermore these texts are also enjoyed by teachers and students as they are a part of the Accelerated Reader Program.

Mrs. Gramza Carlton Palmore Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Lakeland, FL View local requests

More than half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thanks for the Feedback(I Think) • AKJ Education $10.76 2 $21.52
Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice • AKJ Education $9.86 2 $19.72
Bubble Gum Brain : Ready, Get Mindset... GROW! • AKJ Education $9.86 2 $19.72
A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue • AKJ Education $9.86 2 $19.72
A Flicker of Hope • AKJ Education $9.86 2 $19.72
Grief is Like a Snowflake • AKJ Education $9.86 2 $19.72
How to Be Comfortable in Your Own Feathers • AKJ Education $9.86 2 $19.72
Lying Up a Storm • AKJ Education $9.86 1 $9.86
I Can't Believe You Said That! • AKJ Education $9.86 1 $9.86
But It's Not My Fault! • AKJ Education $9.86 1 $9.86

Materials cost

$169.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.64

Total project goal

$237.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $237.60

2 Donors

-$122.76

Donations toward project cost

-$109.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.28

match offer

-$108.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.48

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.04

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 $0.00

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