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Ms. Shortman from Columbia, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Emotional Toolkit (SEL)

Help me give my students social-emotional learning (SEL) books for my classroom because they play a crucial role in fostering well-rounded individuals and creating a positive learning environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shortman's classroom raised $181

This project is fully funded

My Project

Students everywhere are struggling with social awareness, relationship skills, self-regulation, and many other skills. At the same time, they are trying to navigate their educational journey.

Books can help students identify and understand their own emotions, strengths, and weaknesses.

This leads to improved self-esteem and confidence.

They teach strategies for regulating emotions, managing stress, controlling impulses, and persevering through challenges to achieve goals.

SEL books cultivate empathy, compassion, and respect for others, including those from diverse backgrounds. They help students understand social norms and different perspectives.

Students learn how to establish and maintain healthy relationships, communicate clearly, listen actively, cooperate, resolve conflicts constructively, and seek help when needed.

These books guide students in making constructive and ethical choices about their personal behavior and social interactions, considering consequences and safety.

Research consistently shows a strong link between SEL and academic achievement. Students with strong social-emotional skills tend to have higher grades, improved test scores, and better attendance.

SEL helps students focus on learning, leading to fewer disruptions and more productive class time.

By equipping students with skills to manage emotions and interact positively, SEL books can significantly reduce behavioral issues, conflicts, and bullying incidents.

Teachers can spend more time on instruction rather than discipline, creating a more effective learning atmosphere.

SEL helps students develop coping skills, resilience, and emotion identification, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

It provides protective factors like caring relationships and supportive environments that buffer against mental health risks.

The skills learned through SEL are vital not just for school but for navigating life beyond the classroom. They contribute to success in careers, positive family and work relationships, better mental health, and engaged citizenship.

By investing in social-emotional books, you're investing in my students' holistic development, leading to greater academic success and lifelong well-being.

Ms. Shortman Polo Road Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Book Set: Little SPOT of Emotion - Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love; calming corner, social emotional learning • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Set (fidget toy set, social emotional learning, compassion, calming corner) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00

Materials cost

$114.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.13

Total project goal

$180.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.88

2 Donors

-$102.94

Donations toward project cost

-$87.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.44

match offer

-$77.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.69

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 $0.00

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