Help me give my students cardstock, watercolor paper, metallic markers, tape, glue sticks, loose parts, and books to understand ourselves as we develop empathy for others!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pogue's classroom raised $447
This project is fully funded
My Project
Compassion and empathy often times, begin in a Kindergarten classroom. It is important to teach kids about compassion and empathy at a young age. They need to learn and practice compassion in order to feel good about themselves and help create a safe and respectful environment for everyone. Through our morning meetings, classroom community is built where children learn that they are a part of the positive and safe classroom environment that all students want to be included in.
To build a compassion-rich classroom, my Kindergarteners and I need the books Shape Stories and Curious Why as well as loose parts, cardboard circles, and art materials to create self portraits as we learn about ourselves, build our classroom community to understand others.
Through sharing the books, perspective and turn taking will occur where children will begin to understand how others feel and see the world through the eyes of others. My goal for our classroom community is always a safe space that is created because mistakes are embraced, confidence is built, and love and gratitude are extended in all situations. Through the use of art materials, children will learn to embrace themselves as they continue to develop empathy for those around them.
These resources will help my students embrace their peers and diversity in our own classroom while extending it beyond our classroom to the larger school community. Through invitations to join us at our morning meetings or other times throughout the day, we will use the materials to create notes of gratitude or encouragement to be shared with our school community and possibly our wider community. We will measure our success by the positive atmosphere in our classroom and the students' ability and willingness to continue sharing and caring for their classmates as well as others in our building.
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S&S Worldwide Color Splash Neon Liquid Tempera Paint Assortment, 16 oz., Pack of 6
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$42.99
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$42.99
S&S Worldwide Color Splash! Liquid Tempera Bulk Paint, Set of 12 in 11 Bright Colors, 16-oz Easy-Pour Squeeze Bottles, For Arts & Crafts, School, Classroom, Poster Paint, For Kids & Adults, Non-Toxic.
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$41.39
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$41.39
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437)
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$13.03
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$39.09
MIKNEKE 162 Wooden Loose Parts Sensory Bin Filler, Mandala Rainbow Stacker Open Ended Toy, 27 Colors Sensory Training Educational Set
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$33.98
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$33.98
Crayola Metallic Markers, Art Supplies, 8 Count, Colors May Vary
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$7.95
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$31.80
Canson XL Series Watercolor Pad, Heavyweight White Paper, Foldover Binding, 30 Sheets, 9x12 inch
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$10.30
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$30.90
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 200 Count, Clear, 3 mil., Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.)
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$21.74
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$21.74
Mavalus Tape - 1" x 324", White,
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$5.92
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$17.76
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Acid-Free and Washable, Clear, 7 Grams, 30 Count - Ideal for Craft Projects, Scrapbooking, Classroom, Home, Office, Teacher Supplies
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$7.37
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$14.74
Shape Stories (Growing Writers)
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$13.80
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$13.80
Crayola Metallic Markers, Art Supplies, 8 Count, Colors May Vary
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$7.95
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$7.95
The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2)
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$7.90
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$7.90
YYaaloa 24Pcs Self-Adhesive Mini Backing Cork Coasters Tiles Sheets Round 4" for DIY Coasters and DIY Crafts Cork Board, Cork Tiles, Cork Mat (Round 24pcs)
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$5.99
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Materials cost
$310.03
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$25.27
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$379.90
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.04
Total project goal
$446.94
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$446.94
4 Donors
-$220.38
Donations toward project cost
-$192.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$27.81
match offer
-$220.39
Match offer toward project cost
-$187.33
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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