Empowering Young Minds: Nurturing Growth Through Literature
Help me give my students resources to foster a love for learning and develop emotional intelligence.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marrero's classroom raised $157
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
What I love about my students is their curiosity and potential for growth. Each child is unique, with their interests and challenges, and it's our role to provide them with the tools and support they need to thrive. The resources I'm requesting will play a crucial role in their learning journey by addressing specific areas of development and fostering a positive learning environment.
The books I've selected, such as "¡No quiero lavarme los dientes!" and "¡No quiero estudiar matemáticas!", are designed to engage young learners and address common struggles they may face, such as reluctance towards daily tasks or subjects.
By presenting these challenges in a relatable and entertaining way, these books not only encourage reading but also help children understand and cope with their emotions and responsibilities.
The Thought-Spot Canvas Activity Set is another essential tool for promoting social and emotional development. By providing children with a tangible way to identify and express their emotions, this activity set helps them develop crucial coping skills and interpersonal communication abilities. Through activities like these, children learn to recognize and regulate their emotions, build empathy toward others, and develop healthy coping strategies for navigating life's challenges.
My goal for this project is to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels empowered to learn and grow. By providing them with these resources, I aim to not only support their academic success but also foster their emotional well-being and social skills. What makes my students special is their resilience and capacity for growth. Despite facing various challenges, they approach each day with enthusiasm and determination, inspiring me to provide them with the best possible support and opportunities for learning and development.
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
Thought-Spot Emotions Chart for Kids (Sp/Eng); Autism Learning Materials; Feelings Chart; Helps Kids Identify Feelings and Make Positive Choices; Works Like Emotions Wheel; Calm Down Corner Supplies
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
Crayones en Huelga: Un libro infantil divertido, con rimas y leído en voz alta sobre el respeto y la amabilidad por los útiles escolares (On Strike) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$12.91
1
$12.91
Nuestra Clase es una Familia (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
El primer dia de Clases (Cuentos de Katish Mira) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$9.50
1
$9.50
¡No quiero lavarme los dientes!: Libro infantil 6 - 7 años. Martín conoce al Ratoncito Pérez (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
¡No quiero estudiar matemáticas!: Libro infantil a partir de 6 - 7 años. Las mates son un rollo (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
¡No quiero ir a la cama!: Libro infantil (6 - 9 años). Martín no va a dormir (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
¡No quiero ducharme!: Libro infantil 6 - 7 años (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
¡No quiero leer!: Libro infantil (6 - 7 años). Martín comienza su aventura (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
¡No quiero ir al cole!: Libro infantil (a partir de 7 años). Martín comienza la escuela (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Escuela de Espanto #3: ¡El recreo es una jungla! (Recess Is A Jungle): Un libro de la serie Branches (3) (Spanish Edition)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$101.28
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$132.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$23.44
Total project goal
$156.24
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$156.24
2 Donors
-$74.33
Donations toward project cost
-$66.40
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$7.93
match offer
-$78.12
Match offer toward project cost
-$66.40
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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