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Mrs. Grubbs from Merrillville IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crafting Compassion Into the Classroom

Help me give my students Crafting material for cards, a book, snacks, and other materials to help them learn about compassion and how to spread it.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

We plan to use crafting to open our students' hearts and minds. Here’s the idea: they’ll create cards and whip up snacks as projects and genuine expressions of care for others. Plus, we’re throwing in some treats as rewards for students when they’re caught being kind.

Every card and snack our students make will be designed for someone right in their classroom or school who could use a boost.

They'll need to think about what words would lift spirits or what kind of snack might brighten someone's day. It’s about stepping into someone else’s shoes and seeing things from their perspective. This activity nudges our students from their own experiences and encourages them to consider the feelings and needs of others.

Whether it's a card for a peer who's going through a tough time or a homemade treat for someone who might be struggling with hunger, these simple gestures teach students that they have the power to ease someone's suffering. It's about showing them that their actions—no matter how small—can contribute to the well-being of others.

We’ll encourage students to share how they felt during the crafting process and what they think the impact of their gift might be. These reflections will help deepen their understanding of empathy and kindness. We'll monitor how students treat each other daily. We hope to see more acts of kindness, sharing, and support.

Your donation of crafting supplies would fuel this whole operation. We need materials to make the cards and ingredients for the snacks—basics like paper, markers, and so on. Your help would provide the necessary resources and affirm to the students the value of kindness and generosity.

Mrs. Grubbs
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
120 Classroom Dry Erase Markers Bulk - White Board Markers Dry Erase, Whiteboard Markers - Erasable, Low Odor, Chisel Tip Dry Erase Marker - School Supplies, Class Set for Kids - 12 Colors • Amazon Business $59.90 1 $59.90
Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Press for Pressing Small Objects like Shoes, Stuffed Animals, Hats & More, 3 Heat Settings & Precision Tip, Ceramic-Coated Heat Plate, Raspberry • Amazon Business $49.00 1 $49.00
Citylife 5 PCS Plastic Storage Bins with Latching Lids Portable Project Case Clear File Box Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing A4 Paper, Photo, Document, Scrapbook • Amazon Business $46.67 1 $46.67
Shuttle Art Colored Pencils Bulk, 408 Pack Coloring Pencil Set Plus 20 Sharpeners, 12 Assorted Colors, Classroom Pack School Supplies • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
Goldfish Crackers Snacks Variety Pack for Kids | Goldfish Crackers Individual Bags Variety Pack in Bulk | Goldfish Snack Packs 0.9oz-1.25oz Pouches, Pack of 35 Bundled by Schoolhouse Snacks • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Wonder (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 2 $32.00
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, 22/Pack (2062225) • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Auto in & Out, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Graphite/Sketch Pencils, Teacher Gift, Black • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
SoulLife 24 Pack Press Bubble Fidget Spinners Toys, Pop Sensory Popper Fidget Spinners Toys Bulk, Birthday Return Gifts Party Favors Student Gift Classroom Prize Stocking Stuffersfor Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Takis Fuego Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
JOYIN 120 Pack Sidewalk Chalk for Kids Giant Box Non-toxic Jumbo Colored Washable Sidewalk Chalk for Toddlers in 10 Colors (120 Pieces) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Shears Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Supplies, Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock, Retro" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" (91688) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored, Hard Candy Bulk Bag, 5 lb (360 Pieces) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Cricut® Basic Tool Set • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Heat Press Mat for Cricut Easypress: Ecraft 13" x 17" Double-Sided Heating Ironing Mats for Craft Insulation Transfer HTV Vinyl • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
HTV Black and White Heat Transfer Vinyl Rolls, 12" x 20ft HTV Iron on Vinyl for Shirts, Black & White Vinyl for Cricut, Cameo, Heat Press Machines (2 Rolls 12 Inches x 10 Feet Each) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 1.88" x 22.2 yd, Designed for Packing, Shipping and Mailing, Strong Seal on All Box Types, 1.5" Core, Clear, 6 Rolls with Dispenser (142-6) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
72 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Fidget Textured Strips Toys Anti Stress Tactile Rough Sensory Calm Textured Strips Adhesives Anxiety Relief for Adults Teens Desk Classroom (Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
AstroDesigns® Chalkboard Sticker Paper, 8.5" x 11", 24 lb., Black, 10 Full Sheets (91756) • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
FunStick Flexible Mirror Stickers Wall Stickers 12"x78.8" Self Adhesive Non Glass Safety Mirror Stickers Reflective Peel and Stick Mirror Paper Roll for Crafts Fun House Party Mirror Wall Decor PET • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
800pcsTeacher Stickers Classroom Stickers Motivational Stickers for Kids Stickers for Students (800 pcs Teacher stickers2) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
800pcsTeacher Stickers Classroom Stickers Motivational Stickers for Kids Stickers for Students (800 pcs Teacher stickers3) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
800pcsTeacher Stickers Classroom Stickers Motivational Stickers for Kids Stickers for Students (800 pcs Teacher Stickers) • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$586.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$630.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.30

Total project goal

$741.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $741.99

1 Donor

-$195.00

Donations toward project cost

-$168.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

The Compassion Project match offer

-$195.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$165.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $348.46

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