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Mrs. Canel from Chatsworth, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Little SPOTs & Ninjas

Help me give my students A Little SPOT and Ninja Life Hack book sets!

  • $437 goal

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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

Introducing A Little SPOT and Ninja Life Hacks book sets into our classroom will have a profound impact on our students' emotional development, growth mindset, social awareness, and more. These books are not just stories; they are powerful tools for nurturing young minds.

Emotionally, these books will help our students navigate their feelings and emotions.

A Little SPOT encourages them to recognize and embrace their emotions, teaching them that it's okay to feel what they feel. Ninja Life Hacks, on the other hand, offers valuable life lessons and coping strategies that empower students to manage challenging situations positively. Both sets provide a safe and relatable way for our students to explore and express their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience.

In terms of a growth mindset, these books instill the belief that effort and perseverance can lead to success. They depict characters who face challenges, make mistakes, and learn from them, promoting a mindset that encourages our students to view setbacks as opportunities for growth. These stories inspire them to embrace challenges, take risks, and strive for continuous improvement in their academic and personal lives.

Socially, these books promote empathy and awareness of the feelings and experiences of others. Through the adventures and interactions of the characters, our students will gain insights into social dynamics, conflict resolution, and the importance of kindness and understanding. This heightened social awareness will not only enhance their relationships within the classroom but also lay the foundation for them to become compassionate and empathetic individuals in their broader communities.

Mrs. Canel Germain Academy Academic Achieve Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chatsworth, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Little SPOT of Learning 8 Book Box Set (Books 33-40: Kind Words, Friendship, Learning with Emotions, Goes to School, Letters, Words, Reading, Math) • Amazon Business $45.39 1 $45.39
Ninja Life Hacks Growth Mindset 8 Book Box Set (Books 9-16: Perfect, Money, Anxious, Gritty, Dishonest, Shy, Unplugged, Diversity) • Amazon Business $44.70 1 $44.70
A Little SPOT Takes Action! 8 Book Box Set (Books 9-16: Kindness, Responsibility, Patience, Respect, Honesty, Organization, Diversity, & Safety) • Amazon Business $44.68 1 $44.68
A Little SPOT of Life Skills 8 Book Box Set (Books 17-24: Courage, Perseverance, Teamwork, Talent, Thankful, Optimism, Creativity, & Giving) • Amazon Business $44.37 1 $44.37
Ninja Life Hacks Social Awareness and Relationship Skills Box Set (Books 49-56: Sharing Ninja, Love Ninja, Quiet Ninja, Humble Ninja, Supportive ... Ninja, Listening Ninja, Compassionate Ninja) • Amazon Business $43.69 1 $43.69
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) • Amazon Business $42.75 1 $42.75
A Little SPOT of Feelings 8 Book Box Set (Book 25-32: Empathy, Frustration, Calm, Belonging, Worry, Boredom, Flexible Thinking, & Feelings Detective) • Amazon Business $42.68 1 $42.68

Materials cost

$308.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$371.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.49

Total project goal

$436.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $436.58

6 Donors

-$208.84

Donations toward project cost

-$193.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.28

match offer

-$208.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$177.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.88

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 $0.00

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