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Mrs. Balkcom from Troy, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SEL Books for SEL Students

Help me give my students books to encourage growth in social emotional development. These books, especially the Little Spot books, will give my students the chance to hear about practical examples of SEL topics and strategies for regulation.

  • $688 goal

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

My Project

My students are working towards becoming successful students at school. We are learning how to self-regulate and how to be a good friend to each other. Having books to read about the topics we are discussing will enhance their reading as well as their socio-emotional needs. My boys are trying so hard to make good choices and hearing books with positive models will be extremely helpful as many of my boys learn from examples.

We are hopeful that having multiple books to read, dealing with a wide range of SEL topics will encourage my students to read, learn and make good choices.

Mrs. Balkcom Heywood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Product Bundle #1 - A Little SPOT of: SEL Book Sets (Books 1-8, 9-16) & 8 Mini Plush Toys; social emotional learning, fidget toys, calming corner • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $160.00 1 $160.00
Kaplan Early Learning Mindfulness Matters Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $67.46 1 $67.46
Kaplan Early Learning Spread Kindness Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $55.76 1 $55.76
Free Spirit Publishing Laugh & Learn Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
Developing Social & Emotional Relationships Books - Set of 5 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $44.96 1 $44.96
3 Book Set: HEART & MIND: My Body Sends a Signal, The Invisible String, My Beautiful Brain - social emotional learning (paperback, ages 4-8, calming) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Free Spirit Publishing I'm In Control of Myself Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Kaplan Early Learning I Have Feelings Books - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! (hardcover picture book) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 1 $18.00
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $10.95 1 $10.95
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84

Materials cost

$545.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.06

Total project goal

$687.07

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