Empathy Evolved: Nurturing Compassion through Books and Play
Help me give my students books like “Kindness Is My Superpower” and cooperative games like “Peaceable Kingdom” games to help develop their social and emotional skills like empathy and compassion.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tracey's classroom raised $508
This project is fully funded
My Project
Preschoolers, especially those with special needs sometimes need a little extra help to develop empathy and compassion. Two awesome tools in this journey of learning are books like “Kindness Is My Superpower” and cooperative games like “Peaceable Kingdom” games. Through these books and games, preschoolers not only gain valuable cognitive skills but also develop their social and emotional skills like empathy and compassion.
Books such as “Sometimes I Need” and “The Rabbit Listened” serve as windows to different worlds, allowing children to see life through the eyes of diverse characters.
Whether it’s exploring the challenges faced by a young animal in the forest or understanding the character struggling with emotions, books allow children to step into someone else’s shoes which helps expand their capacity for compassion.
Cooperative games provide preschoolers opportunities to develop teamwork skills, communication, and empathy as they support each other and work towards a common goal. Whether it’s building a tower together with Magnetic Cubes or simply playing catch with a beach ball these games and toys teach preschoolers the value of cooperation, sharing, and helping.
Success in fostering compassion among preschoolers will be measured through observation. We will observe the children for changes in children’s behavior, such as increased instances of sharing, comforting others, and showing kindness. Additionally, role-play activities will help us determine the children’s understanding of empathy and their ability to demonstrate compassion.
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
Peaceable Kingdom Get Up for Pup Skills Builder Game for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$22.72
1
$22.72
Peaceable Kingdom Acorn Soup – Game for You and Your 2 + Year Old – Fun Toddler Games Ages 2–4 That Teach Numbers and Counting Skills
• Amazon Business
$20.95
1
$20.95
Peaceable Kingdom Hoot Owl Hoot! Cooperative Color Matching Board Game
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$20.66
1
$20.66
JOYIN Rainbow Beach Balls(18 Pack), Inflatable Swimming Pool Toys for Summer Water Games Kids Birthday Party Supplies Combo Set Include Inflatable Beach Balls in 20” (6), 16” (6) and 12” (6)
• Amazon Business
$17.79
1
$17.79
Gentle Hands and Other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning
• Amazon Business
$14.40
1
$14.40
Kindness Makes Me Stronger: Children’s Book about Magic of Kindness, Empathy and Respect (World of Kids Emotions)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
SOMETIMES I NEED...: Helping kids care for their hearts, minds & bodies
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Learning Resources Noodle Knockout! Fine Motor Game,Fine Motor Skills Toys, 67 Pieces, Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books)
• Amazon Business
$11.68
1
$11.68
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids
• Amazon Business
$11.66
1
$11.66
The Rabbit Listened
• Amazon Business
$11.63
1
$11.63
Play This Book
• Amazon Business
$11.59
1
$11.59
Fill a Bucket Hardcover Book
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$10.95
1
$10.95
Orchard Toys Moose Games Shopping List Race to Collect Your Groceries in This Fun Memory Game. Age 3-7. 2-4 Players
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts)
• Amazon Business
$9.92
1
$9.92
Calm with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (The World of Eric Carle)
• Amazon Business
$7.64
1
$7.64
Materials cost
$360.96
Vendor shipping charges
$1.80
Sales tax
$33.03
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.41
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$431.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.09
Total project goal
$507.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$507.29
1 Donor
-$253.63
Donations toward project cost
-$215.59
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$38.04
match offer
-$253.66
Match offer toward project cost
-$215.61
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Tracey and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/empathy-evolved-nurturing-compassion-th/8342657/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":15,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Tracey","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1478270428","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Sacramento","teachersOnPage":[9277615],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":8342657,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":1,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":32823,"schoolName":"Bret Harte Elementary School","authorIds":{"9277615":{"owner":"Ms. Tracey","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8342657],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9277615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754357723871","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22232686,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":658,"proposalURL":"project/hands-on-tools-for-social-and-academic-g/9687008/","proposalTitle":"Hands-On Tools for Social and Academic Growth","proposalId":9687008},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9277615,"schoolCounty":"Sacramento","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}
