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Mrs. Vaughn from Longview, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Special Needs Ninjas Through Social-Emotional Learning

Help me give my students some Ninja Social-Emotional Learning books to support their growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Vaughn's classroom raised $591

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are excited to share our project to empower our special needs ninjas through social-emotional learning. At our school, we have a group of exceptional students who are eager to learn and grow not only academically but also emotionally.

These books are designed to engage our students in meaningful conversations and activities, promoting self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

By incorporating these books into our curriculum, we aim to create a safe and supportive learning environment where our students can explore and develop their social and emotional competencies.

Our primary goal for this project is to enhance our students' social and emotional learning. We can create a solid foundation for their overall development by prioritizing their emotional well-being. Through the Ninja Social-Emotional Learning books, we aim to help our students recognize and understand their emotions, strengths, and areas for growth and encourage our students to understand and appreciate the perspectives and feelings of others.

We want to teach students strategies to bounce back from setbacks and overcome challenges. We also want to develop problem-solving skills: Equip students to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and make informed decisions. Establish a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and respected.

Our students are exceptional in many ways. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring a rich tapestry of experiences to our classroom. They are curious, creative, and eager to learn. Despite facing various obstacles, our students demonstrate remarkable resilience and determination. They support and uplift each other, fostering community and belonging. What sets our students apart is their unwavering learning enthusiasm and willingness to embrace new challenges. They inspire us with their genuine curiosity and eagerness to explore the world around them.

Mrs. Vaughn UT Tyler University Academy - Longview Grades 3-5

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.

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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
Ninja Life Hacks Mover and Shaker 8 Book Box Set (Books 25-32: Patient, Organized, Smart, Confident, Stressed, Hopeful, Communication, Funny) • Amazon Business $59.59 1 $59.59
Ninja Life Hacks Mindsets 8 Book Box Set (Books 65-72: Accountable, Respectful, Flexible Thinking, Consent, Entrepreneur, Healthy, Negative, Adaptable) • Amazon Business $53.82 1 $53.82
Ninja Life Hacks Self Management 8 Book Box Set (Books 33-40: Impulsive, Lonely, Sad, Ambitious, Zen, Feelings, Motivated, Self Disciplined) • Amazon Business $53.05 1 $53.05
Ninja Life Hacks Growth Mindset 8 Book Box Set (Books 9-16: Perfect, Money, Anxious, Gritty, Dishonest, Shy, Unplugged, Diversity) • Amazon Business $52.61 1 $52.61
Ninja Life Hacks Leadership 8 Book Box Set (Books 17-24: Focused, Calm, Brave, Compassionate, Masked, Inclusive, Grateful, Hangry) • Amazon Business $51.95 1 $51.95
Ninja Life Hacks Social Awareness and Relationship Skills Box Set (Books 49-56: Sharing Ninja, Love Ninja, Quiet Ninja, Humble Ninja, Supportive ... Ninja, Listening Ninja, Compassionate Ninja) • Amazon Business $47.36 1 $47.36
Ninja Life Hacks Decision Making Box Set (Books 57-64: Hard-working Ninja, Disappointed Ninja, Integrity Ninja, Investor Ninja, Problem Solving Ninja, eNinja, Caring Ninja, Curious Ninja) • Amazon Business $47.08 1 $47.08
Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Angry, Inventor, Positive, Lazy, Helpful, Earth, Grumpy, Kind) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Ninja Life Hacks Self Awareness 8 Book Box Set (Books 41-48: Frustrated Ninja, Nervous Ninja, Jealous Ninja, Growth Mindset Ninja, Forgetful Ninja, ... Emotionally Intelligent Ninja, Memory Ninja) • Amazon Business $41.73 1 $41.73
Emotional Regulation For Kids: 30+ Fun Activities To Build Positive Thinking, Self-Awareness, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Techniques Through CBT Exercises • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$465.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$502.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.61

Total project goal

$590.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $590.76

6 Donors

-$295.37

Donations toward project cost

-$251.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.30

match offer

-$295.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$251.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.31

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