A Teacher’s Dream: a Classroom of Compassion, Imagination, and Learning
Help me give my students resources to create a colorful, compassionate, and engaging learning environment.
$710 goal
This project expired on November 14, 2025.
This project expired on November 14, 2025.
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.
My Project
Fostering Empathy, Compassion, and Global Awareness through Resources
The items in our cart are essential tools not only for creating a safe, engaging, and productive learning environment that cultivates empathy and compassion in my students.
These resources will support students in learning to see the world through the eyes of others, understand diverse perspectives, and work toward alleviating suffering in their communities and beyond.
1. Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner
Maintaining a clean and hygienic classroom promotes a healthy environment where all students feel safe and cared for. By modeling responsibility and care for our shared space, students will learn the importance of respecting their environment and, by extension, respecting others’ well-being. This fosters a sense of communal responsibility and compassion.
2. HP 14" Laptop
This versatile device will facilitate access to diverse educational content, including stories, documentaries, and virtual exchanges that highlight different cultures, experiences, and social issues. Through these resources, students will develop empathy by understanding the perspectives and challenges faced by people around the world, nurturing a global outlook and compassion.
3. Nuanchu 24 Pcs Kids Circle Carpet
Colorful rugs will define spaces for collaborative activities, encouraging students to work together, listen, and share ideas. These interactions will help students practice seeing situations from their peers’ perspectives, fostering empathy, respect, and understanding. As they engage in group work, students will learn the value of compassion in building a supportive classroom community.
4. M3 Language Translator Earbuds
These earbuds will support multilingual communication, enabling students to connect across language barriers. By facilitating understanding among students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, they will learn to appreciate different ways of expression and experience, cultivating inclusivity and compassion.
More than three‑quarters 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
HBCU Alum90 students impacted
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HP 14" Laptop Stream Ultral Light for Students and Business, Quad-core Intel Celeron Processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage (128GB eMMC+128GB Ghost Manta SD Card), 1 Year Office 365, HDMI, Win 11
• Amazon Business
$245.00
1
$245.00
Timekettle M3 Language Translator Earbuds, Two-Way Translator Device with APP for 40 Languages Online, Voice Translator for Exploring Expat Life Freely, Compatible with iOS, Android (Online Version)
• Amazon Business
$138.99
1
$138.99
Nuanchu 24 Pcs Kids Circle Carpet 18 Inch Colorful Fun Round Floor Mat Children Solid Color Classroom Round Rug for Home Library Activities Preschool Kindergarten Crazy Time(Bright Color)
• Amazon Business
$125.99
1
$125.99
Yocada Carpet Sweeper Cleaner for Home Office Low&Undercoat Carpets Rugs Pet Hair Dust Scraps Paper Small Rubbish Cleaning with a Brush
• Amazon Business
$23.39
1
$23.39
Materials cost
$533.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$32.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$603.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$106.48
Total project goal
$709.85
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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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. Newman and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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