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Ms. Palgon from Jamaica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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SEL Supports

Help me give my students a variety of social-emotional learning tools to help enhance their understanding of feelings and broaden their coping skills.

  • 2 donors
  • $375 goal

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My Project

Our school has around 500 students, many of whom live in public housing. The students face unique challenges that can impact their social and emotional well-being. For these students, many of whom experience stress and instability at home, the need for a supportive environment is critical. One way the school can support these students is by incorporating Social-Emotional Learning resources, particularly through the use of books designed for SEL that can be used by the school counselor.

SEL books tailored to this context can help address key emotional and social challenges students face, such as managing stress, building healthy relationships, and developing self-awareness.

These resources help kids understand their emotions, and equip them with coping mechanisms needed to navigate their lives.

Visual aids, such as illustrations and diagrams, can be particularly helpful in explaining complex SEL concepts. For students who may struggle with abstract thinking or who come from environments where emotional expression is not always encouraged, visual representations of emotions, decision-making processes, or conflict-resolution strategies can make these ideas more tangible. For instance, a chart that outlines different feelings and corresponding facial expressions can help students recognize and label their own emotions. Infographics that show steps for managing anger or dealing with anxiety can break down what might feel like overwhelming experiences into manageable actions.

Given the socio-economic challenges many of the students face, visual aids also provide a way to communicate ideas without relying solely on written language, which may be a barrier for some students. These resources can bridge gaps in understanding, enhance engagement, and provide a more inclusive approach to SEL. By integrating SEL books with visual components into the curriculum and school counseling practices, the school can create a safer, more supportive environment where students feel heard and empowered to thrive socially and emotionally.

Ms. Palgon High School for Law Enforcement & Public Safety Grades 9-12

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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Jamaica, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

500 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Bully B.E.A.N.S.: A Picture Book to Help Kids Stand Up Against Bullying • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90
A Kids Book About Suicide - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
A Kids Book About Trauma - social emotional learning collection (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $20.00 1 $20.00
Sorry, I Forgot to Ask! Activity Guide for Teachers (Best Me I Can Be!) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Awesome Dawson, It's Not Your Turn! • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
It's My Way or the Highway: Turning Bossy Into Flexible and Assertive (Leader I'll Be!) • Amazon Business $11.11 1 $11.11
Baditude! What to Do When Life Stinks! (Responsible Me!) • Amazon Business $11.11 1 $11.11
I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! My Story About Accepting No for an Answer and Disagreeing the Right Way! (Best Me I Can Be) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
I Want to be the Only Dog (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.93 1 $10.93
Hygiene... You Stink! (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.85 1 $10.85
Thanks for the Feeback... (I Think?) (Best Me I Can Be) • Amazon Business $10.85 1 $10.85
Making Friends Is an Art! 2nd Ed. (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.18 1 $10.18
Rumor Has It... (Building Relationships) • Amazon Business $10.18 1 $10.18
But It's Not My Fault : Help Kids 5-9 Learn How to Take Responsibility (Responsible Me!) • Amazon Business $10.16 1 $10.16
Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share! (Best Me I Can Be) • 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
I'm Stretched: A Picture Book About Using Mindfulness to Manage Stress • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Grief is Like a Snowflake: A Picture Book About the Death of a Loved One • 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 Mouth is a Volcano Activity and Idea Book: Activities to Help Children Stop Interrupting • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine Activity and Idea Book: Activites to Help with Worry and Anxiety • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88

Materials cost

$284.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.18

Total project goal

$374.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $374.51

1 Donor

-$293.00

Donations toward project cost

-$264.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.20

match offer

-$62.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$53.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.53

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