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

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Grief is Hard

Help me give my students tools to get through grief. These books and activities will help my students work through these tough times.

  • $521 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

This year we have had an uprise in students who are having to deal with loss. We have had students experience losing a father, a brother, grandparents and pets during the first half of the school year alone and we continually have a population of students processing loss from previous years.

Grief is really hard for adults; its even harder for kids.

Grief takes time; lots of time.

The books in this project will allow my kids to understand the grief process and the craft items will help them share their feelings through art and writing. The students will be able to make memory boxes, garden stones, paint grief rocks and more.

Our students are sweet, strong and resilient; but they also are just kids who need caring adults to help get them through tough times.

Mrs. Rodriguez Frazier Elementary School 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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Houston, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

10 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WALL QMER Shoe Box 12 Pack,13.2 x 8.3 x 5.1in Waterproof Storage Boxes, Socks, Stationery, Toys, Underwear,Heavy Duty,Stack-able Cardboard Boxes,with Marking Labels,Transparent Window • Amazon Business $39.59 1 $39.59
Acrylic Pen Holder Pencil Organizer, 360-Degree Rotating Crayon Organizer for Kids Marker Holder Caddy Art Supply Organizer, Kids Desk Organizer for Office Home School • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
Redtwo 5100 Clay Beads Bracelet Making Kit, Flat Preppy Beads for Friendship Jewelry Making,Polymer Heishi Beads with Charms Gifts for Teen Girls Crafts for Girls Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $9.48 3 $28.44
Tenceur 200Pcs Be Kind Stickers, Kindness Stickers, Waterproof Motivational Letter Quotes Stickers, School Encouragement Inspirational Stickers, Water Bottle Decals for Kids Scrapbook Teachers Student • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Okllen 3 Pack Stackable Paper Trays, Clear PET Desk Letter Tray Set, 3 Tier File Document Organizer Tray for A4 Paper, Magazine, Receipts, Office Supplies • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Apple Barrel Acrylic Craft Paint Set, Matte Finish, Set of 8, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 8), Assorted • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Mindfulness 'Breathing Owl' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing Light | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift for Kids Adult Women Men • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Made By Me Mix & Mold Your Own & Make 4 DIY Personalized Stepping Stones, Great Spring & Summer Weekend Activity, Perfect Keepsake, Birthday Party Idea for Kids Ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Multicolor • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
The Memory Book: A Grief Journal for Children and Families (Memory Box) • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
The Grief Rock: A Book to Understand Grief and Love • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
INNER-ACTIVE Play Putty Therapy Putty for Kids with Charms Deep Blue Sea Theraputty Soft Resistance, Increase Fine Motor Skills and Finger Strength, Physical and Occupational Therapy Toy • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Little Lizzy, Her Cousin Lori, and the Not-So-Bucket-Filling Friends • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Sending Balloons to Heaven • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87
I Can't Believe They're Gone: A kid's grief book that hugs, helps, and gives hope • Amazon Business $12.04 1 $12.04
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 6 Packs / 60 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Cardinal's Gift: A True Story of Finding Hope in Grief • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief • Amazon Business $11.46 1 $11.46
JOYEZA Deluxe Rock Painting Kit, Arts and Crafts for Girls Boys Age 6+, 12 Rocks Tween Gift Art Set, Waterproof Paints, Craft Kits Art Supplies, Kids Crafts Ages 6-8, Kids Activities 6 7 8 9 10 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
12 Pcs Memories Quotes Stickers Clear and Black PVC Memorial Scrapbook Stickers Adhesive Word Stickers for Scrapbooking Funeral Board Commemoration, 6 Styles • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Can You Hear Me, Daddy? • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
200PCS Inspirational Stickers for Water Bottles, Motivational Stickers for Teens, Students, Teachers, Vinyl Waterproof Durable Laptop Sticker for Hydroflasks Journaling Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
I Miss You: Grief and Mental Health Books for Kids (A First Look at…Series) • Amazon Business $8.55 1 $8.55
Girl Power Coloring Book for Kids Ages 8-12: Positive Affirmation Quotes Designed to Inspire, Boost Confidence and Self-Esteem • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
ArtBin 6912AB Essentials One-Compartment 12" x 12" Box, Art & Craft Organizer, [1] Plastic Storage Case, Clear, 14.125" x 13.625" x 3" • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84
Powermax 24-Count AAA Batteries, Ultra Long Lasting Alkaline Battery, 10-Year Shelf Life, Reclosable Packaging • Amazon Business $6.15 1 $6.15
50 Pcs Family Stickers|We are Families Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Bike Water Bottles Laptop Bicycle Refrigerator Cup Luggage Computer Mobile Phone Skateboard Decals • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$405.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.01

Total project goal

$520.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $520.07

3 Donors

-$286.73

Donations toward project cost

-$255.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.01

Matching donations from our partners

-$219.23

Match offers toward project cost

-$186.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.12

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