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Mrs. McMasters from Anderson CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Classroom Compassion

Help me give my students cuddly friends to hold and books that model empathy and compassion.

  • $436 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Students have experienced the loss of their "normal" school experience. They have rallied the best they could to learn at home.

What my students need now is a lot of empathy and compassion!

As we anticipate school opening (possibly in a modified format) my class will have many opportunities for students to learn about, give, and receive compassion and empathy.

My Project

Books that model compassion and empathy will help our students begin next year feeling empowered to care for each other. Whether online, or in the classroom, or in some modified blend of both, these books will be key in opening up the discussion of learning how to share kindness even when it's hard.

Giving students these stories allows them to draw out their own positive character and build in themselves traits of resilience.

And that is the key goal of building successful adults, no matter what the circumstances!

When students do reenter the classroom they will find a few cuddly friends to help them through the tough moments and some flow rings that offer a calm moment to focus and move before getting back to the business of learning.

Mrs. McMasters
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mocofo Glitter Pillow Spring Set of 2 Reversible Teal Magic Sequins Mermaid Pillow Cover Parkly Fun Flip Throw Pillow Gold Silver Couch Color Changing Decor Cushion Covers for Sofa16X16 • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Warmies® Microwavable French Lavender Scented Plush Frog • Amazon Business $21.78 1 $21.78
INUC5 Warmies microwavable French Lavender Scented Unicorn hugs, Multi, Medium • Amazon Business $21.50 1 $21.50
Warmies Microwavable French Lavender Scented Plush Dog • Amazon Business $19.43 1 $19.43
Jovitec 4 Pieces Flow Ring 3D Spinner Ring Spring Bracelet Arm Toy for Teens Adults Games Spinning Metal Globe Slides Down Arms (Color Set 1) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Totem World 24 Colorful 1-Inch Mini Mesh Stress Balls - Squishy Fidget Toy Perfect for Kids and Adults Materials for Lasting Use - Squeeze Balls for Anxiety and Concentration - Great Party Favors • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Emma and the Whale • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
What Is Given from the Heart • Amazon Business $13.67 1 $13.67
The Thank You Letter • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Pass It On • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Peace is an Offering • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need (Berenstain, Stan, First Time Books.) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Harold Loves His Woolly Hat • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Come With Me • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
How to Be a Lion • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Hey, Little Ant • Amazon Business $11.31 1 $11.31
The Rabbit Listened • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69
Last Stop on Market Street • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
30 Pieces Spiky Sensory Finger Rings, Spiky Finger Ring/Acupressure Ring Set for Teens, Adults, Silent Stress Reducer and Massager (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
It's Mine! • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39

Materials cost

$307.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.30

Total project goal

$435.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$435.36

3 Donors

-$435.36

Donations toward project cost

-$370.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.30

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$0.00

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