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Ms. Lugo from Harbor City, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Autism Awareness Through Books in TK

Help me give my students books on autism to promote understanding, empathy, and inclusion for all students.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lugo's classroom raised $246

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

I absolutely love the curiosity and enthusiasm my students bring to the classroom every day. Their excitement to learn and discover new things is contagious! Each resource, especially the books on autism, will help them build empathy, understand diversity, and foster inclusion. These books will encourage them to appreciate different perspectives, helping them develop kindness and respect for all people, regardless of their abilities. With these resources, my students will not only learn about autism but also how to embrace differences, making our classroom a more compassionate and supportive environment.

Ms. Lugo President Avenue Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

12 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
Jurassic Adventure: Dyslexia Friendly Books for Kids (Dyslexit) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
My Brother Otto and the Birthday Party • Amazon Business $16.73 1 $16.73
Dragons on the Inside (And Other Big Feelings) • Amazon Business $16.57 1 $16.57
My Brother Otto • Amazon Business $16.16 1 $16.16
What should I do when I feel angry? • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Diego the Alien: A Day on Planet Earth (Diego The Alien Adventure Set) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Impulsive Ninja: A Social, Emotional Book For Kids About Impulse Control for School and Home (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings (The Big, Big Series, 1) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$161.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.79

Total project goal

$245.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $245.26

1 Donor

-$245.26

Donations toward project cost

-$208.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.79

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