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Mrs. Schwandt from Milbank SD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Towards Greatness: Nurturing Social-Emotional Skills for Personal Growth

Help me give my students Social Emotional Curriculum Materials that incudes lessons and picture books!

  • 1 donor
  • $640 still needed

expires Jun 07

  • 1 donor
  • $640 still needed
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My Project

Welcome to my project. This project is focused on nurturing not just academic excellence, but also the social and emotional growth of my students in social groups. In today's interconnected world, the ability to communicate effectively, empathize with others, and navigate complex social situations is paramount. That's why I am excited to embark on a journey of social-emotional learning with my students district wide, and I need your support to make it happen.

This curriculum will provide a consistent vocabulary and framework for teaching important social-emotional concepts, ensuring that students receive cohesive instruction as they progress through their educational journey.

This projects goal is to purchase a comprehensive social skills curriculum that spans multiple grade levels. By aligning our approach across grades, I can create a seamless transition for students, reinforcing key skills and concepts year after year.

But I don't stop want to stop there. In addition to the curriculum, I also want to enrich my classroom library with a collection of picture books that serve as powerful models for social-emotional growth and understanding. These books will feature diverse characters and engaging stories that resonate with students of all backgrounds, helping them see themselves reflected in the narratives and learn from the experiences of others.

By integrating these resources into my students' education, I can create a supportive and inclusive space where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to be their best selves. Teaching Social Emotional skills helps to lay the foundation for a lifetime of positive relationships, effective communication, and compassionate leadership.

Mrs. Schwandt
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 4 $400.00
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (Ages 4-8 inclusive book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Letters to Live By: An Alphabet Book with Intention • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
I'm Having a Bad Day: Children's Picture Book About Empathy and Dealing With Kids Emotions and Feelings • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00

Materials cost

$515.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $28.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$586.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.49

Total project goal

$689.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $689.95

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $639.95

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