Help me give my students items to create a classroom that feels like a safe, welcoming, and emotionally supportive space where they can breathe, focus, and simply be kids.
In our classroom, we’re building more than just reading and math skills—we’re building hearts. This project will help young students learn compassion by creating a calm, caring classroom environment where they can practice empathy, organization, and emotional awareness.
With your support, we will bring in mindfulness coloring books and classroom bins to organize a special “Compassion Corner.” This space will be a peaceful area where students can take a break, practice mindfulness through coloring, and reflect on their feelings and the feelings of others.
It will also be where they collect kind notes, “shout outs,” or organize small acts of care for classmates—like sharing a kind word, offering help, or giving encouragement.
Through read-alouds, discussions, and coloring prompts focused on emotions and relationships, students will learn to identify how others might be feeling. We will practice noticing body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice—especially during role-playing activities. Journaling and sharing during circle time will help them step into someone else’s shoes and connect with different experiences.
The “Compassion Corner” will include a kindness board and coloring station where students can write or draw thoughtful messages to classmates who are having a hard day. We will brainstorm ways to comfort others, such as offering to help clean up, inviting someone to play, or just being a good listener. The mindfulness coloring books will teach students to manage their own emotions so they can show up with kindness for others.
Success will be measured through classroom observations, student journals, and the number of kindness notes and actions shared each week. Students will reflect on what compassion looks and feels like and share examples of how they’ve practiced it. Over time, we’ll be watching for more inclusive play, supportive peer interactions, and calmer conflict resolution.
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
RattanView 6 Pcs 11 Inch Colorful Fabric Storage Bins Pencil Cubby Basket Bins with Handles Rainbow Classroom Book Storage Back to School Supplies Decorations for Office Home Organizer
• Amazon Business
$27.99
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$27.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers Chisel Tip Marker Set Poster Markers For Wood Plastic And More Assorted Colors 8 Count
• Amazon Business
$8.68
1
$8.68
Cozy Winter: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Adorable Characters, Festive Christmas Scenes, and Cozy Winter Moments for Relaxation
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Cozy Girl Christmas Coloring Book: Bold and Easy Designs for Adults & Teens (Cozy Girl Series)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Ocean Scene: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy Designs for Relaxation with Sea Life (Bold & Easy Coloring)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
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$7.99
Fashion Vibes: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Bold and Easy Designs for Relaxation Featuring Cute Clothing (Bold & Easy Coloring)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
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$7.99
Little Corner: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Super Cute Designs of Cozy, Hygge Spaces for Relaxation (Cozy Spaces Coloring)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
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$7.99
Cozy Cuties: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens Featuring Adorable Animal Characters, Relaxing Hygge Moments and Comfy Scenes
• Amazon Business
$7.89
1
$7.89
Cozy Christmas: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids (Cozy Spaces Coloring)
• Amazon Business
$7.21
1
$7.21
Makeup and Cosmetics: Bold and Easy Coloring Book for Adults and Kids with Simple and Big Designs for Relaxation Featuring Cosmetic Items, Makeup, and More
• Amazon Business
$6.99
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$6.99
Bold and Easy Sweet Treats Coloring Book: Cute Sweets Coloring Pages for Adults and Kids, featuring Cute Dessert, Cupcake, Donut, Candy, Chocolate, and more (Bold & Easy Coloring)
• Amazon Business
$6.99
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$6.99
Materials cost
$105.70
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$137.29
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$24.23
Total project goal
$161.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$161.52
1 Donor
-$80.76
Donations toward project cost
-$68.65
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$12.11
match offer
-$80.75
Match offer toward project cost
-$68.64
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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