In our preschool classroom, we believe in nurturing not just academic skills, but also important social-emotional qualities like compassion, empathy, and kindness. With your support, we aim to create a learning environment where our young students can develop a deep understanding of compassion and its importance in making the world a better place. Through engaging activities, meaningful experiences, and thoughtful reflection, we will empower our preschoolers to become compassionate members of our community
To help our students learn to see the world through the eyes of others, we will incorporate a variety of activities that promote perspective-taking and empathy.
Through storytelling, role-playing, and discussions, we will explore diverse perspectives and experiences. We will also introduce activities that encourage active listening and observation, such as "empathy walks" where students observe and describe the emotions and experiences of others.
Students may participate in creating artwork to brighten the day of peers, residents in nursing homes, or community members. These experiences will not only teach our students about compassion but also empower them to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
We will measure the success of our students' by observing their interactions and behaviors, looking for signs of empathy, kindness, and concern for others.
By supporting our project, you will help us create a nurturing and compassionate learning environment where preschoolers can develop essential social-emotional skills. Through your generosity, we will provide our students with meaningful experiences and opportunities to learn about empathy, kindness, and compassion. Together, we can empower the next generation to make a positive difference in the world.
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion book set)
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$80.00
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$80.00
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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$48.00
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$48.00
Solobo: Emotions Coin Drop - social emotional learning toy
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$40.00
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$40.00
Kaplan Early Learning Understanding Feelings Learning Kit
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$37.76
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$37.76
Chalyna Catch Tail Foam Balls Soft Rainbow Play Ball Educational Sports Playground Balls Colorful Meteor Ball with Rainbow Tails for Kids Kindergarten School Sensory Training, 23.62 Inch Long
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$27.99
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$27.99
SkillEase Exploding Emotions Flashcards and Game: 2 in 1, Social Emotional Learning, Emotion and Feeling Cards for Kids, Teaches Social Skills in a Hilarious Family Game, Autism Game for Therapy
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$24.99
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$24.99
Key Education 160 Early Learning Toddler Flash Cards Ages 3+, Photographic Vocabulary Flash Cards for Toddlers, Toddler Speech Therapy Flash Cards for Preschool & Kindergarten Special Learners
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$19.85
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$19.85
Social Skills Games are great Therapy Games for Counselors. Therapy Games for Kids Mitigate Socially Offensive Behavior with Game Therapy. Group Therapy Games best for social emotional learning games
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$16.97
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$16.97
Learning Resources Recordable Answer Buzzers - Set of 4, Ages 3+ | Pre-K Personalized Sound Buzzers, Recordable Buttons, Game Show Buzzers, Perfect for Family Game and Trivia Nights
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$16.24
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$16.24
Excellerations Mini Cloud Clay Set of 5, 63 oz Each - Party Favors, Sensory Toys for Kids, Fidget Kit
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$14.26
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$14.26
I Am Different, The Same As You: A Children's Book about Differences That Promotes Diversity and Inclusion, Empathy, Acceptance, and Compassion for ... Abilities, Special Needs, or Down Syndrome
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$12.99
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$12.99
Teach Your Dragon Empathy: Help Your Dragon Understand Empathy. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids Empathy, Compassion and Kindness. (My Dragon Books)
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$12.89
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$12.89
Excellerations Mini Spectacular Sensory Sand Set of 8 - Party Favors, Sensory Toys for Kids, Fidget Kit
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$11.99
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$11.99
Kindness is my Superpower: A children's Book About Empathy, Kindness and Compassion (My Superpower Books)
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$11.68
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$11.68
Tiny Drops of Kindness: An Empathy Book for Kids to Make Them Compassionate
• Amazon Business
$9.99
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$9.99
hand2mind See My Feelings Mirror, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Play Therapy Toys, Autism Learning Materials, Kids Anxiety Relief, Anger Management Toys, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 1)
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$9.29
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$9.29
Kindness Makes the World Go Round: A Special Picture Book for Kids to Inspire Compassion, Love and Respect with Elmo & Friends (Sesame Street Scribbles)
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$7.79
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$7.79
Materials cost
$402.68
Vendor shipping charges
$51.44
Sales tax
$17.72
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$507.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.63
Total project goal
$597.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$597.51
1 Donor
-$150.00
Donations toward project cost
-$127.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.50
The Compassion Project match offer
-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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 Mrs. Takata and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
