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Mrs. Pierce from Aurora, CO is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting Grieving Students through Inclusive Literature

Help me give my students books to ease the pain of a lost pet or loved one.

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  • $187 still needed thanks to a match offer

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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

Comfort Through Stories – Supporting Grieving Students. We are seeking funding to provide copies of “Dog Heaven” and “Cat Heaven” by Cynthia Rylant, and “The Invisible Leash" Collection by Mary Rosenstock for students who have experienced the loss of a pet or loved one.

These gentle, beautifully illustrated books help children process grief through comforting, inclusive stories that speak to love, loss, and healing.

Losing a pet or loved one is often a child’s first experience with death. For many students—especially those without access to mental health resources—school becomes the primary place for emotional support. These books will be offered through our library, classrooms, and mental health providers to help students explore difficult emotions in a safe and affirming way.

This project directly supports students’mental health and social-emotional development. The books offer language to name and manage grief, promoting self-awareness and emotional regulation. Used in small groups or individual sessions, they help normalize feelings of loss and open space for healing conversations.

We also see this work as part of our commitment to racial justice and representation. Rylant’s illustrations reflect children of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, affirming that all children—especially students of color—deserve to see themselves in narratives of care, empathy, and emotional truth. This representation matters. It tells our students: your grief is valid, your feelings matter, and your healing is important.

We are requesting funding for paw stickers and several copies of each title to share with grieving students. By using inclusive literature to support emotional well-being, we nurture not only academic success but the whole child—mind, heart, and spirit.

Mrs. Pierce Highline Community 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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More than half 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

400 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dog Heaven • Amazon Business $10.27 7 $71.89
The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet (The Invisible String, 3) • Amazon Business $7.89 5 $39.45
Cat Heaven • Amazon Business $12.39 3 $37.17
The Invisible Web: An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love and Universal Connection (The Invisible String, 4) • Amazon Business $8.36 3 $25.08
The Invisible String Backpack (The Invisible String, 6) • Amazon Business $12.16 2 $24.32
The Invisible String (The Invisible String, 1) • Amazon Business $6.92 3 $20.76
The Invisible String Coloring Book: Positive Affirmations Coloring Book For Kids Coping With Grief for Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $11.14 1 $11.14
The Invisible String Workbook: Creative Activities to Comfort, Calm, and Connect (The Invisible String, 2) • Amazon Business $9.52 1 $9.52
REGELETO 6000PCS Paw Print Stickers for Kids Incentive Chart, Mini Dog Puppy Paw Prints Labels with 50 Sheets, Kids Student Planner for Kindergarten Classroom Teacher Reward Stickers (10 Colors) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$248.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.77

Total project goal

$331.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $331.81

6 Donors

-$28.50

Donations toward project cost

-$25.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.53

The DonorsChoose Community match offer

-$22.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$18.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.05

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $279.26

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