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Mr. Chhipa from North Hollywood, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books to Support Our Feelings!

Help me give my students books to understand kindness, gratitude and so much more!

  • $169 goal

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Mr. Chhipa has another project! Donate to Scholars Need to Learn About Diversity! to help his classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $86.
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My Project

Books about feelings are essential for 1st graders because they play a key role in helping young children understand and manage their emotions. At this developmental stage, children are beginning to identify and label their own feelings, as well as those of others. Stories that focus on emotions provide valuable tools for this process by introducing vocabulary related to different feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.

These books also support emotional expression and communication.

By observing how characters in stories express and deal with their feelings, children learn appropriate ways to articulate their own emotions. This can make it easier for them to express themselves verbally, fostering better communication with peers and adults.

Empathy development is another crucial benefit. When children read about characters experiencing various emotions, they begin to understand and relate to others' feelings. This enhances their ability to empathize with others, which is fundamental for forming positive relationships and developing social skills.

Furthermore, books about feelings often present scenarios involving challenges and resolutions, which can teach problem-solving skills and coping mechanisms. Seeing characters navigate their emotions and find solutions can help children learn how to handle their own feelings constructively.

Finally, these books serve as conversation starters between children and adults, creating opportunities to discuss emotions in a supportive environment. This dialogue can help children feel more secure and understood, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.

In essence, books about feelings are a powerful educational tool for 1st graders. They aid in emotional development, improve empathy and communication, and provide strategies for dealing with emotions, laying a strong foundation for healthy emotional and social growth.

Mr. Chhipa Julie Korenstein Elementary School 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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pigeon Series 7 Book Set : Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus / Stay up Late. Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog ....and 4 More Titles • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker (Little Boost) • Amazon Business $22.65 1 $22.65
The Boy with Big, Big Feelings (The Big, Big Series, 1) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Big Feelings (An All Are Welcome Book) • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
The Leaf Thief: (The Perfect Fall Book for Children and Toddlers) • Amazon Business $10.71 1 $10.71
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.82 1 $6.82

Materials cost

$102.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.25

Total project goal

$168.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$168.35

4 Donors

-$168.35

Donations toward project cost

-$143.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.25

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$0.00

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