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Mrs. Pelto from Las Vegas, NV is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Overcoming Obstacles

Help me give my students journals and books to build the skills they need to overcome obstacles to their learning.

  • $805 goal

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My Project

As a school counselor, I have the ability to positively impact the social/emotional learning of every student in my school. The books will make a difference in my students' learning through the stories the books tell. They'll be utilized in my classroom and small group counseling lessons. The sensory items will help calm students in class and in my office while they learn new coping strategies.

By learning to manage and overcome their obstacles, my students will be able to focus better, stay calm, get along, and succeed in school.

Mrs. Pelto Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

730 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Memory Book: A Grief Journal for Children and Families (Memory Box) • Amazon Business $15.59 6 $93.54
Ordinary People Change the World Gift Set • Amazon Business $42.01 1 $42.01
Simple Stuff to Get Kids Self-Regulating in School • Amazon Business $36.71 1 $36.71
The One-Minute Gratitude Journal for Kids: Journal to Increase Gratitude, Mindfulness and Happiness • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
My Daily Gratitude Journal for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
I am Gandhi (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
The Power of Yet • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
When Someone Dies: A Children’s Mindful How-To Guide on Grief and Loss • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How To Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships • Amazon Business $13.61 1 $13.61
30 Pcs Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Rainbow Sensory Strips Breathing Stickers Reusable Sensory Calm Stickers Textured Sensory Strips for Adults Teens Desk Classroom • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
I am Malala Yousafzai (Ordinary People Change the World) • Amazon Business $12.94 1 $12.94
Mixed: A Colorful Story • Amazon Business $12.25 1 $12.25
Dare! (Weird Series) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Desmond and the Very Mean Word • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
What Should Darla Do? Featuring the Power to Choose (The Power to Choose Series) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Baditude! What to Do When Life Stinks! (Responsible Me!) • Amazon Business $11.94 1 $11.94
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
Hands Are Not for Hitting (Best Behavior) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
We Disagree • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Pause Power: Learning to Stay Calm When Your Buttons Get Pushed (Gabe's Stories) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Rumor Has It... (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
I Am One: A Book of Action (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $10.94 1 $10.94
All Are Welcome • 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
I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $10.30 1 $10.30
Tough!: A Story about How to Stop Bullying in Schools (Weird Series) • Amazon Business $10.10 1 $10.10
Weird!: A Story About Dealing with Bullying in Schools (Weird Series) • Amazon Business $10.10 1 $10.10
Sensory Water Beads Toy for Kids 6 Pack, Shapes Learning Toy for Toddlers, Fidget Stress Toys for Autism/ Anxiety Relief for Adults, Unique Boy & Girl Stocking Stuffers (Shape) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
50 Pcs Anxiety Sensory Strips Textured Sensory Strips Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Stickers Adhesive Textured Grip Tape Fidget Pack Anti Stress Strips for Adults (Watercolor Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
I Am Love: A Book of Compassion (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
Worry Says What?: A Picture Book About Silencing Anxious Thoughts (Truth Tellers) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
The Peace Book (Todd Parr Classics) • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64
Those Shoes • Amazon Business $7.61 1 $7.61
There's a Bear on My Chair (Ross Collins' Mouse and Bear Stories) • Amazon Business $7.54 1 $7.54

Materials cost

$631.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$683.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.64

Total project goal

$804.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $804.29

2 Donors

-$766.18

Donations toward project cost

-$651.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.92

match offer

-$38.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$32.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.72

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