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Mrs. Desautels from Bridgeport, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Remembering Our Friend and Classmate

Help me give my students a school social emotional lending library which will consist of children's books that their teachers and parents can borrow and bring home.

  • $995 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

This bookshelf and books will help the students at my school and their families process their feelings and make it easier to focus on the fun stuff- LEARNING!

One of my students passed away suddenly and I needed resources to help my students understand their grief.

Parents also need resources to help their child cope with their classmates' death. During this time of grief my students have been confused, sad and even upset and angry that their friend is no longer here. This class is special because they always have been kind and loving to one another which always helped my students learn and grow. I want to talk with them about their grief and feelings in the hopes that it will help them become focused students.

This tragedy gave me the idea that our entire school needs tools and resources to guide our children not only through the grief process but other feelings in different situations. We work hard with the students to help them understand that all of their feelings are valid.

My goal for this project is to help our students become ready to learn by giving them ways to cope with their feelings. I am asking for Social Emotional books to make a library that any teacher or parent in the school can check out. I will advertise these resources and let teachers and parents know the book topics covered in our library. They can email me and borrow the book. I am also asking for a bookcase and bins to store the books. I will make bags to transport the books from school to home.

Our school will never forget our friend. And this library can help every child in our school become the best student they can be.

Mrs. Desautels Madison Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Desautels

Bridgeport, CT 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

420 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aheaplus Rotating Bookshelf, Small Corner Bookshelf for Small Space, 360 Display 4 Tier Floor Standing Bookcase Storage Rack, Wood Narrow Book Shelf Organizer for Bedroom, Living Room, Rustic Brown • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (Ages 4-8 inclusive book set) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
Iris Stack & Pull 12.9 Qt. Latch Lid Storage Bin, Navy/Clear (100306) • Quill.com $10.79 6 $64.74
Kaplan Early Learning Celebrate Diversity Board Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 1 $53.96
Elmer 12 Classic Picture Books Collection Set by David McKee (Elmer, Super El, Lost Teddy, Race, Rainbow, Tune, Wilbur, Snow, Birthday, Special Day, Big Bird & Whales) • Amazon Business $40.45 1 $40.45
Art Therapy Activities for Kids: 75 Evidence-Based Art Projects to Improve Behavior, Build Social Skills, and Boost Emotional Resilience • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
All Because You Matter Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
Grief is a Mess • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
Social Rules for Kids: The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to Succeed • Amazon Business $16.61 1 $16.61
I Will Always Love You: A Journey From Grief & Loss to Hope & Love • Amazon Business $15.27 1 $15.27
I Feel... Meh: Overcoming Boredom and Apathy for Kids (Understanding Feelings Book for Kids, Social Emotional Learning for Kids) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Light Within You • Amazon Business $13.76 1 $13.76
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Let’s Talk about Body Boundaries: Body Safety Book for Kids about Consent, Personal Space, Private Parts and Friendship, that helps toddlers and children recognize their own emotions and feelings • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Share and Take Turns / Comparte y turna (Learning to Get Along®) (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
My Worried Worrier: A Children's Book About Battling An Army of Anxious Emotions: A book for kids (age 4-8) about learning to deal with worrying and ... books about dealing with different emotions) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Lost in the Clouds: A gentle story to help children understand death and grief (Difficult Conversations) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
It’s Okay: A Social Emotional Book For Kids That Helps With Self-Regulation • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
I'm Just a Kid: A Social-Emotional Book about Self-Regulation (Social Emotional Books) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Impulsive Ninja: A Social, Emotional Book For Kids About Impulse Control for School and Home (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
THE SMILE THAT WENT AROUND THE WORLD • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Dear Brave Friend • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Just Because • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
My Way to Making Friends: Children’s Book about Friendship, Inclusion and Social Skills (Kids Feelings) (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
My Mindful Robot: A Children's Social Emotional Book About Managing Emotions with Mindfulness • Amazon Business $11.66 1 $11.66
The Monster Who Lied: A Social, Emotional Book For Teaching Kids About Telling the Truth • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief • Amazon Business $11.46 1 $11.46
Mi forma de hacer amigos: Libro para niños sobre la amistad, la inclusión y las habilidades sociales (Sentimientos de los niños) (My way: Social Emotional Books for Kids) (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $11.41 1 $11.41
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger: Social Emotional Book for Kids about Diversity and Kindness (Children’s Book for Boys and Girls) (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Because • Amazon Business $11.12 1 $11.12
Why Do I Feel So Sad?: A Grief Book for Children • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
My Name's Sammy, and I'm No Snitch (Chicoree Elementary Stories for Success) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Tomorrow I'll Be Brave • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Besos de sol, abrazos de luna Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs (Spanish Edition) (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
The Invisible String - social emotional learning picture book (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $9.00 1 $9.00
ABCs of Kindness: Everyday Acts of Kindness, Inclusion and Generosity from A to Z, Read Aloud ABC Kindness Board Book for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Highlights Books of Kindness) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
New Shoes • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$797.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.20

Total project goal

$994.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $994.67

5 Donors

-$497.34

Donations toward project cost

-$422.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.60

Matching donations from our partners

-$497.33

Match offers toward project cost

-$422.73

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.60

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