We have an exciting initiative called "Be a Buddy, not a Bully." Our project aims to foster a culture of kindness and empathy among students by pairing them up with their peers to teach and reinforce positive behaviors. We want to teach children how to recognize, prevent, and stand up for kids who are being bullied.
Promoting Empathy: By pairing students together and engaging them in discussions about kindness and empathy, we are fostering crucial social and emotional skills.
Empathy is the foundation of understanding and respecting others' feelings, which is essential for creating a supportive and inclusive school environment and community.
Preventing Bullying: Research shows that promoting positive behaviors like kindness and empathy can significantly reduce instances of bullying in schools. By empowering students to be "buddies" rather than bullies, we are actively working towards creating a safer and more nurturing school community for all.
Interactive Learning: Our approach is interactive and engaging. Students will not only read books like "Billy Bully" and "Little Spot of Kindness" but also actively discuss and reflect on the lessons learned. Additionally, creating posters and coloring pictures reinforces these concepts in a creative and memorable way. We will hang these up around the school and community to encourage others to "Be a Buddy, not a Bully."
Long-term Impact: By instilling these values in students at a young age, we are laying the groundwork for a lifetime of positive interactions and relationships. These students will grow up to be compassionate and empathetic adults who contribute positively to their communities.
Your support for "Be a Buddy, not a Bully" will directly contribute to creating a more empathetic and inclusive school environment. Together, we can empower students to choose kindness over cruelty and make a lasting impact on their lives.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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A Little SPOT of Kindness: 30 Pack Mini Book Set
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TINYMILLS Positive Affirmation Coloring Books for Kids with 12 Coloring Books and 48 Crayons, Wellness and Mindfulness Activity for Kids Promote Confidence and Positive Attitude for Kids
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$14.99
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$59.96
Personal Poster Set: Classroom Kindness 3-6: 30 Fun, Fill-in Posters That Promote Classroom Kindness
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$15.99
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$31.98
Fun Express Be Kind Word Erasers - Stationery - 24 Pieces
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$12.55
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$25.10
Be Kind Stickers for Kids, 50PCS Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles, Notebooks, Laptops, Phone Cases, Decorative Gifts for Teen Girls
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$5.99
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$5.99
Materials cost
$378.55
Vendor shipping charges
$7.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$422.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.51
Total project goal
$496.73
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$496.73
1 Donor
-$496.73
Donations toward project cost
-$422.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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