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Mrs. Huntsman from San Diego, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Compassionate Acts Make a Difference

Help me give my students inspirational books, inspirational bookmarks, notecards and markers to build an understanding of compassion to help others and ourselves.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Huntsman's classroom raised $178

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My Project

My fourth graders are inquisitive, curious, and love learning! They love learning the content but they're also learning to be compassionate and caring individuals. As an educator, I do my best to guide my students to see the world through the eyes of another person and be empathic learners through the books we read, the social-emotional routines we incorporate into our day, and through class conversations. Compassionate individuals will make our community and world a kinder place.

Books are a magical launching point to help my students learn to see the world through the eyes of another person.

The book, A Flood of Kindness, acknowledges difficult feelings and encourages children to be kind to those who need a friend and to help others in whatever way they can, no matter how small. The book paints a picture of empathy and compassion to encourage others to take action.

Compassionate acts can include words, gestures, and actions that show you care and uplift others. My fourth graders will be able to help others as they learn about compassion to understand they have the power to help others by writing thoughtful notecards with encouraging words to show they understand. Their notecards may include being happy for someone else's success, forgiving others for mistakes, accepting people for who they are, or simply saying thank you.

As a reflective educator, I will evaluate and measure my students' understanding of compassion by observing them in action, listening in on their discussions, and reading reflections they write in their notebooks. My hope is to see growth in compassionate acts and improved relationships with others as they try to see the world through the eyes of another person.

Mrs. Huntsman Spreckels Elementary School Grades 3-5 San Diego, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
T MARIE 96 Appreciation Cards with Envelopes - Team Gifts, Teacher Gifts Bulk, Volunteer and Employee Appreciation Cards, Gratitude and Encouragement Cards - Boxed Set of Thank You Cards • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Stix Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 10 Count • Amazon Business $8.12 2 $16.24
A Flood of Kindness • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Gamerville • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Sour Grape (The Food Group) • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
Dogtown (A Dogtown Book, 1) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
60 Pieces Inspirational Bookmarks for Students Encouraging Bookmarks Page Markers Double Sided Motivational Page Clip for Kids Adults, School Stationary Party Gifts (Classic Style) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$109.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.64

Total project goal

$177.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $177.59

23 Donors

-$84.30

Donations toward project cost

-$79.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.99

match offer

-$84.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.01

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 $0.00

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