Learning about compassion can be a powerful way to help students develop empathy and understanding towards others. Here are some activities and strategies to help students learn about compassion and see the world through the eyes of another person. Engaging in service projects or community activities that involve working with people from different backgrounds can help students develop empathy and understanding. Students will reflect on their experience, discussing what they learned, what worked well, and what could be improved. During this reflecting time, students will able to listen to music to help with their emotions. We will focus on practicing effective communication by having students create presentations, write grant proposals, or write letters to local leaders. Students are encouraged to keep a reflective journal throughout their service-learning journey, recording their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I will review students' reflection journeys to assess their level of compassion, self-awareness, and empathy. Providing them with tools for social-emotional learning with help with teaching them compassion. By incorporating these strategies into your teaching practice, you'll empower your students to take action and make a positive impact in their communities while developing essential skills like empathy, leadership, and communication. My students reside at a shelter and I want to give them a fresh start when they come to school, help me create hygiene kits that include the toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, and other items.
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Clorox Disinfecting Wipe - 35 Count, Fresh Scent, Pack of 12
• School Specialty
$68.09
1
$68.09
Arm & Hammer Clean & Simple, 77 Loads Liquid Laundry Detergent, 100.5 Fl oz
• Amazon Business
$9.98
6
$59.88
Fun a Ton Squishy Dough Ball (12 Assorted) Neon Color Sensory Fidget, Stress Relief Therapy Tactile Squeeze Ball for Kids. Autism ADHD Toys. Classroom & Office Desk Calming Fidgets. F-401-12s
• Amazon Business
$27.89
2
$55.78
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set - social emotional learning & teaching compassion)
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Calm Strips: Original CLASSROOM PACK of 30 Sensory Focus Tools (fidget toys - social emotional learning, mental health, stress relief, calm down)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$40.00
1
$40.00
EasyView Premium 1-Inch Binders with Clear-View Covers, 3-Ring Binders for School, Office, or Home, Colored Binder Notebooks, Pack of 6, D Ring, White
• Amazon Business
$37.37
1
$37.37
Dove Antiperspirant 48 Hours Body Spray, Cotton Soft Deodorant, 6 Packs x 150 ML / 5 Fl.Oz (International Version)
• Amazon Business
$35.88
1
$35.88
Florensi 5 Lbs Weighted Lap Pad For Kids, Weighted Lap Blanket For Kids, 5 Pound Weighted Lap Blanket For Autism ADHD, Lap Pad Sensory Tool For Children, Sensory Lap Pad For Kids
• Amazon Business
$29.90
1
$29.90
Better Office Products Primary Journal, Hardcover, Primary Composition Book Notebook - Grades K-2, 100 Sheet, One Subject, 9.75" x 7.5", Blue Cover-12 Pack
• Amazon Business
$29.20
1
$29.20
Hand2Mind Pawz the Calming Pup: Auto-Adjusting Lights for Mindfulness, Guides Breathing, and Reduces Anxiety
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$26.96
1
$26.96
Key Education Social Skills Boxed Game Set, 15 Board Games With Social Emotional Learning Activities, File Folder Social Skills Learning Games for Autism, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade
• Amazon Business
$21.71
1
$21.71
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
Suave Essentials Body Wash, Wild Cherry Blossom, 15 Ounce (Pack of 3)
• Amazon Business
$16.14
1
$16.14
Just Now I Feel Angry: A Kids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Book about Anger and Frustration Feelings Awareness, Self-Management, Mindfulness and ... (Feeling Big Emotions Picture Books)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$785.45
Vendor shipping charges
$9.06
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$836.29
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$147.58
Total project goal
$983.87
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$983.87
3 Donors
-$491.94
Donations toward project cost
-$418.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$73.79
match offer
-$491.93
Match offer toward project cost
-$418.14
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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