Growing Hearts: the Empathy and Compassion Project
Help me give my students the opportunity to build healthy relationships by fostering understanding and kindness toward others.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Craven's classroom raised $257
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Teaching empathy and compassion to primary-aged children is crucial for their overall development. These qualities help children build healthy relationships by fostering understanding and kindness toward others. When children learn to empathize, they are better equipped to share and understand the feelings of those around them, which is essential for forming strong bonds with peers, teachers, and family members. Compassion motivates them to act kindly and supportively, creating an environment of trust and cooperation. Additionally, empathy and compassion contribute to emotional intelligence, making children more aware of their own emotions and helping them manage these feelings effectively in social situations.
Moreover, fostering empathy in children reduces the likelihood of bullying and conflict, as they learn to consider the impact of their actions on others.
Compassion drives them to support peers who may be struggling, leading to a more inclusive and peaceful environment. These positive social dynamics not only create a supportive classroom atmosphere but also enhance academic success, as children can focus better and develop a love of learning in a less disruptive environment. Empathy and compassion are also integral to moral development, helping children understand the difference between right and wrong and encouraging them to act in ways that benefit others and society as a whole. Ultimately, teaching these values prepares children for future challenges, equipping them with the tools to collaborate, resolve conflicts, and contribute positively to their communities.
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
5 Book Bundle - Kindness & Social Emotional Learning (ages 4-8 inclusive, teaching compassion book set)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$80.00
1
$80.00
SOLOBO Emotions Coin Drop | Identify Feelings, Social Emotional Learning, Preschool Learning Resources, Emotions for Toddlers, Calming Toys for Kids, Toddler Educational Toys, Emotional Intelligence
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
Peaceable Kingdom Friends & Neighbors: The Helping Game - Teach Empathy & Cooperation, Includes 4 Boards, Tokens & Story Book, 1-4 Players
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$26.06
1
$26.06
8 Cactus Calming Corner Posters For Classroom Must Haves For Teachers - Calm Down Corner Supplies Elementary, Feelings Chart For Kids Ages 4-8, Emotions Chart For Kids, Calming Corner Items Kids
• Amazon Business
$18.42
1
$18.42
Chair Yoga Poses Cards for Kids: Movement Breaks or Brain Breaks in Classroom, Homeschool, Play Therapy, Calm Corner, or for Social Emotional Learning Activities and Test Taking Strategies
• Amazon Business
$15.95
1
$15.95
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Memory Match Game, Emotion Cards for Kids, Matching Card Game, Social Emotional Learning Activities, Play Therapy Games for Kids, Mindfulness for Kids, Calm Down Corner
• Amazon Business
$9.59
1
$9.59
Materials cost
$185.01
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$217.79
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$38.43
Total project goal
$256.22
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$256.22
2 Donors
-$238.58
Donations toward project cost
-$217.79
Donations 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. Craven and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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