Help me give my students compassion and allowing them to explore their different feelings in the classroom to carry with them.
$550 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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.
Give this project a boost!
A chain reaction of support starts with one share.
Teaching students to see the world through the eyes of another person involves cultivating empathy and perspective-taking skills. I want my students to be more compassionate and ready for any diverse situation that life can throw at them, with the materials i am requesting my students will be able to do so. With these materials my students will:
Storytelling and Literature: Use literature, personal narratives, and stories from diverse backgrounds to expose students to different viewpoints and life experiences.
Discussing these stories helps students develop empathy by understanding the emotions, motivations, and challenges faced by others.
Community Engagement: Encourage students to interact with diverse communities and individuals outside their usual circles. This could involve volunteering, participating in community events, or conducting interviews with people from different walks of life.
Reflective Practices: Incorporate reflective writing and discussions into your teaching. Prompt students to think deeply about their own biases, assumptions, and how these shape their understanding.
To teach students to work toward alleviating suffering in others they need to know how others go through things and what different emotions can look like. Service Learning: Integrate service learning projects into the curriculum where students can apply their knowledge and skills to address real-world issues. This hands-on experience fosters empathy and a sense of responsibility toward helping others.
Role Models and Inspirational Figures: Highlight stories of individuals or organizations that have successfully alleviated suffering or made significant contributions to humanitarian causes. Use these examples to inspire students and demonstrate different approaches to creating positive change.
Measuring success in students' understanding of compassion can be done through observations made by me and other teachers and students around. They will be rewarded for their actions using a kindness jar that gets filled. This is important for students.
More than half 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
7 Fidget Toy Bundle - FIDGET Favorites with Calm Strips CLASSROOM Pack (social emotional learning, calming corner, sensory focus tools, mental health)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$60.00
1
$60.00
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set - social emotional learning & teaching compassion)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$48.00
1
$48.00
1000pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Stocking Stuffers, Birthday Gift Toys, Prize Box, Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers,Carnival Prizes
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
Marvel Education Company Marvel Education Diverse Abilities Play Figures, Set of 6 - Glass - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$29.99
1
$29.99
Kasfalci Feelings Chart, Social Emotional Learning Activities,Autism Learning Materials, ADHD Tools,Behavior Management,Anger Management Toys,Calm Down Corner Supplies for Classroom Daycare & Home
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Kind Kids: 50 Activities for Compassion, Confidence & Community (Barefoot Books Activity Decks)
• Amazon Business
$15.97
1
$15.97
Moody Cow Learns Compassion
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
Gobble Gobble Mr. Wobble (Critter Compassion)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
I Am Different, The Same As You: A Children's Book about Differences That Promotes Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Acceptance, and Compassion for ... Abilities, Special Needs, or Down Syndrome
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: A Rhyming Read Aloud Story for Children About Feelings of Sadness and Loneliness (Social Emotional Learning Toolbox - Therapists, Educators, and Parents)
• Amazon Business
$12.91
1
$12.91
I Am, I Can Do Wonderful Things: Verses of Kindness, Self-Compassion, and Mindful Affirmations for Kids
• Amazon Business
$12.82
1
$12.82
The Shapes & Colors of We: A Children’s Book of Diversity and Equality - Learn Shapes and Colors While Discovering Respect, Compassion, Empathy, & Mindfulness – Perfect for Kids Ages 1-5
• Amazon Business
$12.71
1
$12.71
Super SEL: A Social Emotional Learning Book For Kids
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Tiny Drops of Kindness: An Empathy Book for Kids to Make Them Compassionate
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$422.33
Vendor shipping charges
$8.68
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$467.34
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$82.47
Total project goal
$549.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$549.81
2 Donors
-$274.90
Donations toward project cost
-$233.67
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$41.23
match offer
-$274.91
Match offer toward project cost
-$233.67
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Braun and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
