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Mrs. McNichols from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Validating the Need for Emotional Supports

Help me give my students books and plushies to help support their emotional awareness by allowing them to identify and regulate their own emotions.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McNichols's classroom raised $273

This project is fully funded

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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

SEL books in the classroom are not just tools for teaching emotions and social skills—they are an essential part of creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. These books help students navigate the complexities of their own emotions, build healthy relationships, and become more empathetic and self-aware individuals.

These SEL books will explore a range of emotions—such as anger, sadness, joy, fear, and frustration— to help students better understand and identify what they’re feeling.

This emotional literacy is crucial for self-regulation and managing strong emotions, especially within the confines of a classroom community.

Mrs. McNichols Dawes Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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
Time Timer MOD, Charcoal - Silicone - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $35.24 1 $35.24

Materials cost

$195.24

Vendor shipping charges

$3.52

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.89

Total project goal

$272.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$272.58

1 Donor

-$272.58

Donations toward project cost

-$231.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.89

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$0.00

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