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Ms. Robinson from Newport News, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spreading Compassion And Empathy With A Classroom Pet

Help me give my students a bearded dragon for their classroom and learn empathy and compassion from caring for their classroom pet.

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My Project

Teaching empathy through real-life, hands-on experiences helps special needs students gain a deeper understanding and different perspectives of other people's feelings. By exploring real-life examples and scenarios, my students will learn to empathize with others and appreciate the diversity within their community.

Therefore, activities about compassion can help cultivate an emotionally safe environment and ease how students feel.

These items are supplies and materials for their classroom pet, a book, deodorants, and snacks.

Having a classroom pet allows students to care for something that has feelings. Many students learn to love these animals and ask to visit them years later. Students learn responsibility by feeding the animals the appropriate food and managing their waste. Students read to the animals and learn to care for others with love and kindness. If a student is feeling anxious or upset, they can go to the animal’s cage and watch the animal, and then practice some breathing exercises and regulate themselves.

Providing students with an Empathy journal will provide them with another tool they can use. Students will learn how to communicate and understand other people's feelings and emotions.

Providing deodorants discreetly addresses hygiene concerns, creating an environment where all students feel comfortable. Students learn the importance of empathy and understanding by showing compassion towards those facing challenges beyond their control.

Lastly, providing snacks for hungry students addresses their immediate physical needs and teaches valuable lessons about looking out for one another. Also, they can be used to reward students caught doing compassionate or kind acts.

These items collectively teach students to see the world through the eyes of others. I'll gauge students' comprehension and application of compassion through their demonstrated acts of kindness and supportive behavior toward their peers.

Ms. Robinson Denbigh High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Newport News, VA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CAVACHEW 34 Gallon Reptile Tank, Glass Reptile Terrarium 24" x 18" x 18", Sliding Door, Top Ventilation, Cable Pass, Humidify Hole, Glass Reptile Cage Habitat for Bearded Dragon, Lizard, Snake, Gecko • Amazon Business $135.99 1 $135.99
Reptile Water Dispenser and Dripper Automatic Circulation Bearded Dragon, Chameleon Fountain Waterless Auto Shut Off & Indicator Light Reminder with 3 Replaceable Carbon Pads (27oz) • Amazon Business $33.24 1 $33.24
Jurassic Natural Australian Desert Dragon Habitat 10lb Substrate for Bearded Dragons and Other Lizards • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Secret Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Women, Powder Fresh Scent, 0.5 oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $29.06 1 $29.06
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Bearded Dragon Manual, 3rd Edition: Expert Advice for Keeping and Caring for a Healthy Bearded Dragon (CompanionHouse Books) Habitat, Heat, Diet, Behavior, Personality, Illness, Training, FAQ and More • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Froot Loops Jumbo Snax Cereal Snacks, Kids Snacks, Fruit Flavored, Original (4 Boxes, 48 Pouches) • Amazon Business $18.72 1 $18.72
Bearded Dragon Tent Bed,Cactus Pattern Reptile Bearded Dragon cage/hides and Caves/Habitat Hideout… (Cactus 1) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Kellogg's Jumbo Snax Froot Loops Cereal Snacks, Lunch Box Snacks, Fruit Flavored, Original with Marshmallows (4 Boxes, 48 Pouches) • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Reptile Hammock Swing Bearded Dragon Guinea Pig Rest Bed Habitats Supplies Climbing Terrarium for Lizard Leopard Gecko Parrots Parakeet Cockatiel Rats Snake Hamster Squirrel Chameleon Small Birds • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
ONEDONE Punch Cards 3.9" Round Reward Punch Cards for Classroom with Hole Puncher Teacher Supply Classroom Must Haves for Teachers Elementary • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Zilla Reptile Food Munchies Mealworms for Pet Bearded Dragons, Leopard Geckos, Chameleons, Large Tropical Fish & Birds, 3.75-Ounce • Amazon Business $9.82 1 $9.82
CalPalmy 2 Pack Reptile Water and Food Bowls, Leaf Food Bowl Plate Water Dish for Lizards, Young Bearded Dragons, Small Snakes and More Reptiles • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88
Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
Empathy Journal: A Book for Kids: Prompts to Build Compassion and Understand the Feelings of Others • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Koomduk 6 Pack Bearded Dragon Toys, Accessories, Balls Bell,Fit for Lizard Small Reptile Habitat Terrarium Tank • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Snacks Variety Pack, 16 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 1 $5.68

Materials cost

$395.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$431.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.14

Total project goal

$507.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $507.59

6 Donors

-$253.80

Donations toward project cost

-$215.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.07

match offer

-$253.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$215.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.07

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