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Mrs. Kenaley from Santa Ana, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nurturing Hearts and Minds: Empowering Elementary Students Through SEL Books

Help me give my students SEL books that will empower our students with essential life skills that support fostering social and emotional learning at our elementary school.

  • $511 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

In our vibrant elementary school, we aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals beyond academics, recognizing the unique qualities of each student. These young minds bring eagerness, empathy, and an unwavering spirit to learn and grow. To enhance their education, we seek to incorporate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into their daily experiences through the donation of SEL books.

Our primary goal is to create an inclusive environment where emotional intelligence is valued.

The requested SEL books, carefully selected for their relevance and age-appropriateness, will serve as invaluable tools. They will address key SEL concepts such as empathy, conflict resolution, and self-expression, empowering students with essential life skills.

These books will make a significant difference by providing engaging materials that encourage self-regulation, interpersonal communication, and decision-making. The books will facilitate meaningful classroom discussions, creating a supportive space for students to share thoughts and feelings. Incorporating these resources into our curriculum aims to lay a foundation for lifelong learning and emotional well-being.

In conclusion, your support in donating SEL books will impact not only our students' academic journey but also contribute to the development of compassionate and emotionally intelligent individuals. Together, let us empower these students to navigate life's challenges with resilience and empathy, fostering a future filled with understanding, kindness, and boundless possibilities.

Mrs. Kenaley Franklin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Santa Ana, CA View local requests

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

375 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Taco Falls Apart • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Worry Balloon • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
How I Feel When I Hear NO • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Lola and the Troll • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Brilliant Bea: A Story for Kids With Dyslexia and Learning Differences • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
My Wandering Dreaming Mind • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Grief Is an Elephant • Amazon Business $16.51 1 $16.51
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Cloud Babies • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
What Are You Feeling?: A picture book of your emotions • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
A Day With No Words • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma • Amazon Business $14.13 1 $14.13
The Gratitude Jar - A children's book about creating habits of thankfulness and a positive mindset. • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
My Dog Went to Heaven • Amazon Business $13.87 1 $13.87
The Iheards • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships • Amazon Business $13.20 1 $13.20
Masterpiece: an inclusive kids book celebrating a child on the autism spectrum • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper? (Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Boost Confidence, Self-Esteem and Resilience • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Different--A Great Thing to Be! • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
My Brain is a Race Car: A children's guide to a neuro-divergent brain • Amazon Business $11.14 1 $11.14
My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings (Resilient Kids) • Amazon Business $10.84 1 $10.84
The Compulsion Cloud • Amazon Business $10.31 1 $10.31
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes: A Growth Mindset Book for Kids to Promote Self Esteem • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Anxious: A Choose Your Own Attitude Book • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down (Calming My Jitters) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$365.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.60

Total project goal

$510.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $510.66

1 Donor

-$510.66

Donations toward project cost

-$434.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.60

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