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Ms. Alvarez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spreading Compassion Like Confetti!

Help me give my students an easel and books to use during our compassion classroom meetings.

  • $358 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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'm excited to start the new year with my second grade class. To start off the new year on the right track I want to teach them about compassion with our new classroom family. My goal for this project is to help my students see the world through the eyes of another person.

The easel will be used during and after the read alouds about compassion.

We will write what compassion looks like and sounds like. As a class we will write examples of how we can show compassion inside our class and outside of it. We will also create a compassion classroom goal after each read aloud. I will also have my second graders form teams and have them illustrate examples, on the easel chart paper, of how they can show compassion like the characters in the book.

The books in this project are great examples of what compassion is and looks like. The books requested will help my students build empathy and compassion by seeing the stories of others.

The motivational posters and bulletin board set will be added to our classroom to motivate and encourage all students to show compassion and empathy to others. I will monitor and assess students understanding of compassion through our class discussions. I will also assess by seeing if as a class and individually they are meeting our compassion goals. To motivate them to meet our goals I will give stickers, bookmarks, and sensory toys.

I've met and worked with my future second graders and they all have a great desire to learn. These materials will help them learn about compassion and empathy for others, so they can make our world a better place.

Ms. Alvarez Main Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
maxtek Mobile Dry Erase Board – 40x28 inches Magnetic Portable Whiteboard Stand Easel White Board Flipchart Easel Board with 25 Sheets Paper Pad • Amazon Business $134.99 1 $134.99
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
300 Pcs Scratch and Sniff Sticker for Kids Smelly Scented Motivational Stickers Reward Stickers Teacher Stickers Incentive Positive Stickers for Student Classroom Chart School Supplies (Fruity) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
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
Carson Dellosa 72 Pc. Grow Together Watch Us Grow Bulletin Board Set, Plant Bulletin Board Set with Flower Decor, Plant Decor, and Greenery Accents for Bulletin Board and Spring Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
I Am Love: A Book of Compassion (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Carson Dellosa Grow Together 12 Posters Motivational Mini Posters for Classroom Set, Inspirational Greenery Classroom Posters for Bulletin Board, Homeschool, Classroom Décor, and Office Décor • Amazon Business $9.37 1 $9.37
60 Pieces Scratch and Sniff Bookmarks Kids Scented Bookmarks Educational Bookmark Assorted Smelly Bookmarks for Kids Students Reader, 12 Styles, 12 Scents (Dessert Style) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
It's Brave to Be Kind: A Kindness Book for Children That Teaches Empathy and Compassion (A Read-Together Storybook) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Happy Birthday! Pencils - Set of 24 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$247.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.30

Sales tax

 $22.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$303.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.58

Total project goal

$357.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $357.22

2 Donors

-$172.00

Donations toward project cost

-$157.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.55

match offer

-$171.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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 $0.00

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