Help me give my students books about diversity and acceptance to foster rich discussions and answer questions.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marissa's classroom raised $244
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
As a teacher, I am always on a constant quest to bring rich and diverse read alouds into my classroom. Ones that foster deep conversation, connection, realizations, and make topics such as diversity and acceptance the norm. Students should no be afraid to discuss their identity or the identity of those they love. We live in a world that is a melting pot for diversity and young children should be comfortable reading about the experiences of others. Children are curious and read alouds are a great way to build curiosity and answer questions.
It is important to choose read alouds that are representative of the community, shared experiences and acknowledgement of others lived experiences.
By having conversations with young children we create a world of acceptance and understanding. Rather than making topics around identity and diversity something students are not comfortable discussing and looked down upon.
With pride month at the end of the school year I want to ensure that I have read alouds for my classroom for the month of June. But it is important to remember that these books are not just for one month but should be explored throughout the school year. Love is love!
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
Love Is Love: An Important LGBTQ Pride Book for Kids About Gay Parents and Diverse Families (Gifts for Queer Families)
• Amazon Business
$16.75
1
$16.75
M Is for Melanin A Celebration of the Black Child
• MahoganyBooks
$16.19
1
$16.19
This Day in June
• Amazon Business
$15.95
1
$15.95
Rainbow: A First Book of Pride
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
C is for Consent
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Sewing the Rainbow: A Story About Gilbert Baker
• Amazon Business
$14.40
1
$14.40
All People Are Beautiful - Children's Diversity Book That Teaches Acceptance and Belonging, and How to Feel Comfortable In the Skin You Live In - A Child’s First Conversation About Race
• Amazon Business
$13.46
1
$13.46
Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Acceptance is my Superpower: A children’s Book about Diversity and Equality (My Superpower Books)
• Amazon Business
$11.90
1
$11.90
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
• Amazon Business
$11.48
1
$11.48
Love Makes a Family
• Amazon Business
$7.98
1
$7.98
Materials cost
$167.13
Vendor shipping charges
$7.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.51
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$206.64
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$36.47
Total project goal
$243.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$243.11
6 Donors
-$238.69
Donations toward project cost
-$206.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Marissa and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
