Help me give my students the support they need as they navigate these challenging times. These books are meant to help calm their minds and adjust to a new set of circumstances while teaching self-regulation skills (i.e., mindfulness).
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I am a K-8 school counselor working with a diverse group of students who overcome obstacles on a daily basis. Each student is unique in personality and talent. The resiliency they have displayed during this shift to online learning is commendable.
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My students are faced with the challenge of living through an uncertain time. Their fears are real and anxiety is at an all-time high. My job is to protect and support my students as they navigate through life and reach developmental milestones. The challenge now is even greater, as I work from home trying to interpret conversations through video, texts, and phone calls.
As humans, we are encouraged to interact with others from an early age, to share ideas and experiences.
Suddenly being forced to stay home and avoid contact with friends and relatives leave my students feeling bored, isolated, and unsettled by a lack of routine - or frightened they might get ill.
The books I am requesting are meant to be used as a read-aloud during my sessions. I know my students are missing out on the personal connection, the confidentiality of their conversation, the safe space we've created in my office; thus, being introduced to the right book at the right time can help calm fears, reduce anxiety and provide tools that will help them adjust to a new set of circumstances.
All the books were selected with intention. I read many reviews and visited websites for counselors who share best practices. These books will not only be used during the pandemic but will be useful upon our return to the school building. I usually begin my sessions with a mindful activity than read aloud. Thank you for taking the time to help support my students' social/emotional well being.
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
Lizzy's Ups and Downs: NOT An Ordinary School Day
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CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: Over 200 Worksheets & Exercises for Trauma, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression & Conduct Disorders
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Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents, 2nd Edition (Growing With Love)
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Grumpy Pants
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Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
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The Three Pigs
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Walter the Farting Dog
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Sparkle Boy
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Hello Brain?: A Book About Talking To Your Brain
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Zen Hen
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I Hate Everything!: A book about feeling angry (Our Emotions and Behavior)
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Wild Mindfulness
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The Cool Bean
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The Way I Act
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Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (Little Boost)
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How A Unicorn Made Me Stop Worrying: A Cute Children Story to Teach Kids to Overcome Anxiety, Worry and Fear. (My Unicorn Books)
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My Brain is a Thinking Machine: A fun social story teaching emotional intelligence and self mastery for kids through a boy becoming aware of his ... their thoughts in a healthy way. (Volume 1)
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Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation
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Puppy Mind
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What to Do When You Feel Too Shy: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety (What-to-Do Guides for Kids)
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Moody Cow Meditates
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A World of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It
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Pig the Winner (Pig the Pug)
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My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing
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Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers
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Glad Monster, Sad Monster
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The Good Egg
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The Other Side of the Story: Fairy Tales with a Twist
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What Would You Do? In a Jarxae: Daily Dilemmas for Young Children
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Kids' Daily Dilemmas in a Jar: 101 Decisions to Think & Talk About
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Julixe1n Is a Mermaid
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What If? In a Jar: Questions and Dilemmas to Get Kids Thinking About Choices
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It Takes a Village: Picture Book
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Say Something
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Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed
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Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise
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Ish (Creatrilogy)
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Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice (Communicate With Confidence)
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I Love My Purse
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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids (Bucketfilling Books)
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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy
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Rosie Revere, Engineer
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It's Hard To Be A Verb
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Interrupting Chicken
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Manners
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What If Everybody Said That?
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Arnie, the Doughnut (The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut)
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Materials cost
$574.21
Vendor shipping charges
$5.75
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$618.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$109.16
Total project goal
$727.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$727.73
1 Donor
-$727.73
Donations toward project cost
-$618.57
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