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Ms. Rottkamp from Dallas TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empathy Expedition: Nurturing Hearts, Transforming Minds with Social Skills Curriculum

Help me give my students materials from The Autism Helper, providing a social skills curriculum for tailored individualized support to help students with autism develop essential social skills.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In our classroom, students will learn to see the world through the eyes of another person by engaging in activities and discussions that encourage empathy and perspective-taking. Through The Autism Helper's Social Skills Leveled Daily Curriculum bundle, which features structured, visual-based lessons, our students will explore diverse viewpoints and experiences, fostering an understanding of others' emotions, perspectives, and experiences.

To cultivate compassion and empathy in our students, the curriculum will include lessons and activities specifically designed to address the concept of interacting with others, making friends, responding to various view points, and age appropriate real-world problem-solving techniques faced in adolescent social situations.

Through discussions, stories, and real-life examples, students will learn about the impact of their actions and how they can contribute positively to the well-being of others. By practicing acts of kindness, empathy, and understanding, they will develop the skills and mindset needed to alleviate suffering in their peers and broader communities.

Success in our students' understanding of compassion will be measured through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. We will assess their ability to demonstrate empathy and kindness in various situations, both in the classroom and in their interactions with peers and adults. Additionally, we will use pre and post-assessments, as well as observational data, to track their progress in understanding and applying compassionate principles.

Our goals for this project are twofold: to enhance our students' social skills development and to foster a supportive, inclusive classroom environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through this curriculum, we aim to equip our students with the essential tools they need to navigate social situations with confidence, empathy, and understanding.

With the right resources and support, there's no limit to what they can achieve, and we're committed to providing them with every opportunity to thrive.

Ms. Rottkamp
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00

Materials cost

$200.00

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.12

Total project goal

$274.12

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