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Ms. DeMartino from Ridgewood NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empathy in Action: Igniting Compassion Through the Kindness Challenge

Help me give my students markers, papers, diaries, and a camera to support our Students' Kindness Journey!

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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

I'm thrilled to share a project aimed at fostering empathy and compassion among students: the "Kindness Challenge." With your support, we'll provide materials like paper, markers, and crafting supplies for creating encouraging notes and small gifts. We'll also provide cameras for documenting acts of kindness, fostering reflection and discussion through journals.

To teach the compassion component, we'll incorporate activities such as storytelling, role-playing, and discussions about empathy and perspective-taking.

We'll invite guest speakers from local organizations or community members who exemplify compassion in their work. Additionally, we'll integrate service-learning opportunities where students can directly engage with individuals or groups in need, fostering empathy through hands-on experiences.

Through these activities, students will not only learn about compassion but also practice it in real-world situations, building essential life skills and empathy for others. By supporting this project, you'll help create a more compassionate and caring school environment, empowering students to become compassionate leaders who make a positive impact in the world.

Ms. DeMartino
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gratitude: A Day and Night Reflection Journal (90 Days) (Inner World) • Amazon Business $10.40 10 $104.00
Digital Cameras for Photography, 4K 48MP Vlogging Camera 16X Digital Zoom Manual Focus Rechargeable Students Compact Camera with 52mm Wide-Angle Lens & Macro Lens, 32G Micro Card and 2 Batteries • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 2 $18.20
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $5.64 3 $16.92
Vlogging Camera Case Compatible with brewene/ for Femivo/for KVUTCIEIN/for Duluvulu 4K 48MP Digital Cameras for Youtube. Vlog Camera Carrying Storage for Lens, Cable and Other Accessories - Blue • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$253.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$296.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.39

Total project goal

$349.24

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Total project goal

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 $349.24

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