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Mrs. Graczyk from Cary, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Social Emotional Well Being Books

Help me give my students developmentally appropriate books to enrich their social emotional wellness.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Graczyk's classroom raised $234

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My Project

Social emotional books are crucial for pre-K children because they provide a safe space to explore and learn about a range of emotions, helping them develop important skills like empathy, self-regulation, and the ability to identify and express their feelings, which are essential for healthy social interactions and overall well-being in early childhood development. Key reasons why social emotional books are important for pre-K: Vocabulary development: These books introduce children to words that describe different emotions, allowing them to label and understand their own feelings and those of others. Empathy building: By seeing characters in stories experience various emotions, children can learn to empathize with others and understand different perspectives. Emotional regulation: Stories can provide strategies for managing strong emotions, like taking deep breaths or talking to a trusted adult when feeling upset. Social skills development: Children learn about appropriate social behaviors through characters in stories, such as sharing, taking turns, and being kind. Positive self-esteem: When children see characters dealing with challenges and overcoming them, it can boost their confidence and self-awareness. Open communication: Reading social emotional books can spark conversations about feelings, allowing children to openly discuss their own experiences and emotions with caregivers. These books were carefully selected to align with my social emotional curriculum. The student will have access to these books in our literacy interest area.

Mrs. Graczyk Briarcliff Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Cary, NC View local requests

More than a third 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
NEW! Grumpy Monkey Series 4 Books Collection (Board book) • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
My Little Box of Emotions: Little guides for all my emotions―Five-book box set (First Emotions) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Capstone Press First Manners Board Books - Set of 4 Engaging Children's Books for Toddlers - Teaching Social Skills, Sharing, and Politeness • Kaplan Early Learning Company $32.36 1 $32.36
Big Emotions (Clever Emotions) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Friendship Is Forever (Books of Kindness) • Amazon Business $8.08 1 $8.08
Grumpy Monkey Yuck! (Grumpy Monkey Board Books) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
Kindness Makes Us Strong • Amazon Business $7.36 1 $7.36
Grumpy Bird • Amazon Business $6.50 1 $6.50
The Very Hungry Worry Monsters • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29
I Am!: Affirmations for Resilience • Amazon Business $5.33 1 $5.33

Materials cost

$154.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.08

Total project goal

$233.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $233.84

2 Donors

-$110.00

Donations toward project cost

-$103.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.50

match offer

-$112.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$95.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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