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Mrs. Somma from Henderson, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking Up SEL Lessons With Julia

Help me give my students the books needed for social-emotional learning and deep conversations.

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My Project

Elementary school is a crucial time to build the foundations needed for future success, but it's not all about academics. These early years are crucial for learning the social skills like empathy, compassion, and communication that will shape the rest of their lives. These are sometimes tough conversations, but are made easier by looking at the topics through the lens of a book.

I am requesting social-emotional learning books by Julia Cook and other authors.

These books will be shared among the grade level(s) and used to have the sometimes difficult conversations that are necessary about how to be a good friend. By using a book to focus and discuss sensitive topics, students are able to still apply the lessons to their own lives without feeling put on the spot to share what's happening in real life. Using books to model empathy, conversations, and life skills is a crucial part of elementary school.

Mrs. Somma Chester T Sewell Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Henderson, NV View local requests

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
Say My Name • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
I Will Swim Next Time • Amazon Business $16.51 1 $16.51
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
A Is for Ambitious (Ambitious Girl, 2) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
The Big Cheese (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
No One Owns the Colors • Amazon Business $15.86 1 $15.86
A Family Like Ours • Amazon Business $15.60 1 $15.60
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth • Amazon Business $15.39 1 $15.39
Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire (The World of Gustavo) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Courage in Her Cleats: The Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach • Amazon Business $14.10 1 $14.10
America's White Table • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
A Dress with Pockets • Amazon Business $11.58 1 $11.58
The "I" in Integrity! (The Leader I'll Be!) (The Leader I'll Be, 3) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
I Can't Believe You Said That! (Best Me I Can Be! Series • Amazon Business $10.91 1 $10.91
Making Friends Is an Art! 2nd Ed. (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
The Technology Tail: A Digital Footprint Story (Communicate with Confidence) (Communicate with Confidence, 4) • Amazon Business $10.58 1 $10.58
The Procrastinator: Volume 5 (Responsible Me!) • Amazon Business $10.55 1 $10.55
Cheaters Never Prosper (Responsible Me!) • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
The Judgmental Flower (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.44 1 $10.44
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait (The Leader I'll Be!) • Amazon Business $10.40 1 $10.40
Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share! (Best Me I Can Be! Series) • Amazon Business $10.04 1 $10.04
The Worst Day of My Life Ever! (Best Me I Can Be! Series) • Amazon Business $10.01 1 $10.01
The Gingerbread Pirates Gift Edition • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Grief is Like a Snowflake • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Will You be the I in Kind?: A Picture Book About Kindness, Empathy, and Compassion • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
My Fantabulous Brain: Learning Helps Me Grow! • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Deployment: One of Our Pieces is Missing • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
I Just Want to Do It My Way! My Story about Staying on Task and Asking for Help • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
The Bubble Wrap Queen: A Picture Book with Safety Tips for the Playground, Car, Bike, and More! • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$349.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.83

Total project goal

$452.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $452.21

5 Donors

-$429.70

Donations toward project cost

-$384.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.51

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