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Learning Social Skills Through Literature

My students need books that help teach character values and social skills. I have requested books like My Secret Bully, The Paper Bag Princess, and Brave Irene.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lindsay's classroom raised $314

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My Students

My students come from diverse backgrounds and face a variety of challenges at home and school. I have students who are English language learners, are homeless or highly mobile, and who receive free and reduced price lunch. I have students who were born in other countries, as well as who have lived in Minneapolis their entire lives. My students are at a variety of academic levels, ranging from new-comer to well above grade level. I work hard to meet all of my students at their levels and provide every child with the best education, as well as to build a classroom community that is welcoming, respectful, encouraging, and inclusive.

What we remember from our education is not necessarily the academic lessons, but the social skills and lessons.

This project will help support a library of books that can be used with my students throughout the year to introduce and discuss various topics around character and that value education. I want to help my students learn invaluable social skills which can help them be successful in various aspects of their lives.

My Project

My students need books that help teach character values and social skills. I have requested books like My Secret Bully, The Paper Bag Princess, Rude Cakes, Through My Eyes, Not All Princesses Dress in Pink, Brave Irene, and more. These books will provide an engaging way to introduce and discuss the importance of various social skills. Topics that will be taught and discussed throughout the year include bullying, sharing, perseverance, growth mindset, standing up for what's right, fighting for what you believe in, and manners. The variety of books, topics, and characters will allow students to relate and make connections to their own lives. My students will learn important social skills and build a strong classroom community, which will in turn help them academically. We will read these stories during out morning meetings, and engage in discussions about how and why the characters acted the way they did, and how we can apply the lessons to our own lives.

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Minneapolis, MN
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Character Education
Books
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Lindsay Sullivan STEAM School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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

25 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Amelia And Eleanor Go For A Ride • Amazon Business $15.42 1 $15.42

The Most Magnificent Thing • Amazon Business $14.61 1 $14.61

The Growth Mindset Coach: A Teacher's Month-by-Month Handbook for Empowering Students to Achieve • Amazon Business $14.36 1 $14.36

Rude Cakes • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69

Through My Eyes • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Hey, Little Ant • Amazon Business $12.17 1 $12.17

Not All Princesses Dress in Pink • Amazon Business $12.14 1 $12.14

The Rainbow Fish • Amazon Business $12.08 1 $12.08

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69

Trouble Talk • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56

Just Kidding • Amazon Business $11.10 1 $11.10

One • Amazon Business $10.67 1 $10.67

The Giving Tree • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

The Adventures of Lulu • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian • Amazon Business $9.73 1 $9.73

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition) • Amazon Business $8.28 1 $8.28

Brave Irene • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Confessions of a Former Bully • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners • Amazon Business $6.94 1 $6.94

The Paper Bag Princess (Munsch for Kids) • Amazon Business $6.04 1 $6.04

My Secret Bully • Amazon Business $5.64 1 $5.64

The Story Of Ruby Bridges: Special Anniversary Edition • Amazon Business $5.22 1 $5.22

Materials cost			$229.08
Vendor shipping charges			$3.99
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.44
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$266.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$47.03
Total project goal			$313.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$313.54
10 Donors			-$278.66
Donations toward project cost			-$245.26
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$33.40
match offer			-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$3.75
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$9.88
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Learning Social Skills Through Literature

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.