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Ms. Cooke from Houston, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teach Your Dragon to COPE!

Help me give my students the ability to cope with anxiety and celebrate their differences.

  • $374 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 have requested a series of books designed to teach elementary students coping skills and diversity and inclusion.

Elementary students crave (and desperately need) the tools in their toolboxes to dope with topics like diversity, anger management, anxiety and respect.

It is my hope that I can provide those skills in a fun and non threatening manner.

Students today are faced with many challenges that their parents and grandparents did not. This makes it very difficult for them to teach the necessary life skills to their children.

As a school counselor, it is often my job to help these students learn these skills. Often AFTER negative consequences for their actions have already occurred.

Ms. Cooke Lewis 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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Houston, TX 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

750 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Journal, Mindfulness Journal with a Feelings Wheel, Growth Mindset Books for Kids, Emotions Book, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Calm Down Corner Supplies • Amazon Business $10.59 3 $31.77
Aly Lea and Co. Weighted Stuffed Animal Teddy Bear | Gives Comforting Hug | Weighted Plush Easter Stuffed Animal | So Soft + Beautiful Knit Accents | Mosey Bear • Amazon Business $27.50 1 $27.50
Imagine Meditation Cards for Kids - Award-Winning Mindfulness kit of XL Cards with Calming Guided Meditations for Empowerment, Focus and Relaxation. Great for Parents, Teachers and Therapists. • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
My Dragon Books Diggory Doo Dragon Plush Adorable Stuffed Dragon • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
WOASIS Weighted Stuffed Animals Soft Cute Dino Throw Pillow Dinosaur Weighted Plush for Anxiety Gifts for Kids Birthday & Christmas Stuffed Animal Pastel Green • Amazon Business $19.50 1 $19.50
Coping Skills For Kids: 100 Coping Strategies Plus 50 Fun Activities to Help Children Build Emotional Resilience and Self-Regulation Skills (Emotional Intelligence Quest for Kids) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Affirmation Cards for Kids: Self-Love, Self-Belief, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Inspiration, Empowerment, Mental Health, Courage, Expression, Elementary, I Am Magic • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Teach Your Dragon About Feelings: A Story About Emotions and Feelings (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $16.94 1 $16.94
Help Your Dragon Learn From Mistakes: Teach Your Dragon It’s OK to Make Mistakes. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Perfectionism and How To Accept Failures. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Train Your Dragon To Follow Rules: Teach Your Dragon To NOT Get Away With Rules. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids To Understand The Importance of Following Rules. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Celebrate Our Differences: A Dragon’s Story About Different Abilities, Special Needs, and Inclusion (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Train Your Dragon to Focus: A Children's Book to Help Kids Improve Focus, Pay Attention, Avoid Distractions, and Increase Concentration (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teach Your Dragon To Understand Consequences: A Dragon Book To Teach Children About Choices and Consequences. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids How To Make Good Choices. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Help Your Dragon Deal With Anxiety: Train Your Dragon To Overcome Anxiety. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids How To Deal With Anxiety, Worry And Fear. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69
Train Your Angry Dragon: A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Emotions and Anger Management (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
Teach Your Dragon To Follow Instructions: Help Your Dragon Follow Directions. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids The Importance of Listening and Following Instructions. (My Dragon Books) • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39

Materials cost

$283.65

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.10

Total project goal

$374.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $374.00

1 Donor

-$124.67

Donations toward project cost

-$105.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.70

match offer

-$249.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.40

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