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Mr. Andrade from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Take What You Need, Give What You Can

Help me give my students a Social-Emotional Learning library with resources that teach empathy, resilience, and self-awareness.

  • $550 goal

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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

I absolutely love my students’ curiosity, resilience, and kindness. Each day, they inspire me with their willingness to learn and their efforts to grow, not only academically but also as thoughtful individuals.

This project focuses on creating a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) library filled with books that teach critical skills like empathy, self-awareness, and managing emotions.

These resources will help my students navigate challenges, build positive relationships, and develop emotional resilience. By integrating SEL into our daily learning, these books will provide a safe space for students to reflect, discuss, and grow in their social and emotional skills.

My goal for this project is to foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued and equipped with tools for personal growth. These materials will make a real difference in their learning by helping them better understand themselves and others, which in turn supports their academic and interpersonal success.

What makes my students special is their incredible diversity and their genuine care for one another. They come from different backgrounds and face unique challenges, yet they are united by their shared determination to succeed and their enthusiasm for learning. This project is not just about books—it’s about empowering my students to be compassionate, confident, and prepared for the future

Mr. Andrade Commonwealth Avenue 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
3 Book Set: BEING BRAVE Bundle: I Am Enough, Jabari Jumps, Stacey's Extraordinary Words (hardcover picture books, social emotional learning) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Achieve It! EllRay Jakes Book Series Variety Pack, Grades 1 to 3, Set of 6 - Grades 1-3 - Kids • School Specialty $42.37 1 $42.37
HEBE Boho Round Area Rug 4Ft Non Slip Washable Rug for Living Room Bedroom Vintage Distressed Medallion Round Rug Soft Circle Rug Throw Carpet for Dining Room Bathroom Nursery • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Wild Republic Red Squirrel Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Hug’ems, 7 inches • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
I'm Happy-Sad Today: Making Sense of Mixed-Together Feelings • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
I Am Odd, I Am New • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
Step Back from Frustration (Kids Can Cope) • Amazon Business $15.55 1 $15.55
Put Your Worries Away (Kids Can Cope) • Amazon Business $14.57 1 $14.57
Henry Heckelbeck 4 Books in 1!: Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon; Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats; Henry Heckelbeck and the Haunted Hideout; Henry Heckelbeck Spells Trouble • Amazon Business $14.47 1 $14.47
Turn Away from Teasing (Kids Can Cope) • Amazon Business $13.82 1 $13.82
Exploring Emotions • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Breath by Breath • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Jealous Ninja: A Social, Emotional Children's Book About Helping Kid Cope with the Green-eyed Monster - Jealousy and Envy (Ninja Life Hacks) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
DECOPOW Your My Sunshine Throw Pillow Cover, Decorative Throw Pillow Case 18X18 Inches with Your My Sunshine Text • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Wild Republic Panda Plush, Stuffed Animal, Plush Toy, Gifts for Kids, Cuddlekins 8 Inches,Black&white • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
DECOPOW Be Kind,Be Brave,Be Awesome Throw Pillow, Pillow to Kids Decorative Throw Pillow Case 18X18 Inches • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Enemy Pie : (Reading Rainbow Book, Children’s Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Plush Cat Stuffed Animal - Super Soft, Huggable Cat Toy for Baby, Toddler Boys, & Girls - Snuggle, Cuddle Plush Cat - Stuffed with PP Cotton - Great Gift Idea for Birthdays and Holidays 10 inches • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
BMX Bully (Jake Maddox Sports Stories) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Do I Have To?: Kids Talk About Responsibility • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Be Polite and Kind • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Errores sin dolores / How to Take the Ache Out of Mistakes • AKJ Education $8.02 1 $8.02
A Case of the Meanies (Stella Batts) • Amazon Business $7.43 1 $7.43
Jealous (Dealing With Feeling...) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Friends for Never (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #14) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Sometimes I'm Anxious: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (Child's Guide to Social and Emotional Le) • Amazon Business $6.37 1 $6.37
How to Be Cool in the Third Grade • AKJ Education $4.59 1 $4.59
Jake Drake, Bully Buster • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$391.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.24

Sales tax

 $35.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$467.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.46

Total project goal

$549.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $549.74

1 Donor

-$549.74

Donations toward project cost

-$467.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.46

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