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Ms. Snider from Chesapeake, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindfulness Matters!

Help me give my students materials to help learn emotional resilience and perseverance.

  • $213 goal

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

This project expired on September 29, 2025.

My Project

I love to see kids grow in their emotional health and perseverance—it’s one of the most important foundations we can give them. When children are taught to recognize and manage their emotions, they gain the ability to face challenges with confidence, rather than fear. Visual aids and emotion-focused stories are powerful tools that help them name and process their feelings, building emotional vocabulary and self-awareness. These materials aren't just helpful—they're essential. They give kids the skills to bounce back from setbacks, resolve conflicts peacefully, and keep trying even when things are hard.

For many children, especially those in under-resourced communities, these kinds of tools are not readily available.

With your support, we can put life-changing resources directly in their hands—and give them not just a chance to grow, but to thrive.

Ms. Snider Rena B Wright Primary School Grades PreK-2

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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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chesapeake, VA 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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Mindfulness Matters Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
2 Book Set: The Magical Yet & The Curious Why (hardcover picture books) - social emotional learning, ages 4-8 • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $36.00 1 $36.00
Big - Caldecott Medal Winner & Coretta Scott King Honor Title (hardcover picture book, social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Frustrated, Angry and Mad: A Picture Book for Kids to Help Self Management of Frustration, Tantrums and Anger for Children, Toddlers and Preschoolers Ages 2 to 8 (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Help Your Angry Dragon: Self-Regulation Book for Kids, Children Books About Anger & Frustration Management, Picture Books Ages 3 5, Emotion & Feelings Books for Children (Oliver's Tips for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$148.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.88

Total project goal

$212.55

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