Kindergarten is THE BEST grade to teach because each child is a "blank slate." Kinder kids are always curious and love to learn about new concepts. They ask many questions and it is so intriguing to watch them process the answers you give! I have had so many amazing classroom discussions over the year with my kiddos! We have talked about anything from how to change a tire, to whether or not a snake can fly! There's never a dull moment that's for sure!
My Project
Some of those conversations I have had over the years have been harder than others. Those little minds slowly begin to realize that not everyone is exactly the same. Some children are more accepting to this idea, while others unfortunately think poorly of themselves or others. I want to change that. I want each and every student in my class to feel empowered! I want them to embrace what makes them unique and to not be afraid to show it to others. My hope is that this will then help to form a strong sense of empathy and understanding to those around them as well.
This is why I want to create WONDER WEDNESDAYS!
This idea stems from the movie "Wonder," and we will take time every Wednesday morning for a read aloud and class discussion about what makes us unique. I researched books that discuss some hard topics for kinders to understand such as family dynamics, ethnic differences, disabilities, and more. By teaching tolerance and understanding, we can create students who develop strong communication and teamwork skills that ensure a strong classroom environment and support system. Please take a look at the list of books I have found and see if you would be interested in donating one (or funds) to assist in making this project become a reality!
I'm Like You, You're Like Me: A Book About Understanding and Appreciating Each Other
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$10.79
2
$21.58
Meet Maya Cat: A story about acceptance.
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$17.09
1
$17.09
Sometimes I Get the Wiggles -- Be an Epilepsy Seizure Hero!
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$16.94
1
$16.94
Snippets: A story about paper shapes
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$16.19
1
$16.19
Roxy the Raccoon: A Story to Help Children Learn about Disability and Inclusion (Truth & Tails Children's Books)
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$15.95
1
$15.95
Even Superheroes Get Diabetes (Insulin Comics)
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$15.95
1
$15.95
Gracie's Ears
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Part Of The Rainbow: (Children's books about Diversity/Equality/Discrimination/Acceptance/Prejudice Picture Books, Preschool Books, Ages 3 5, Ages 6 ... Kindergarten Books, Ages 4 8) (Mindful Mia)
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$14.72
1
$14.72
This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World (Easy Reader Books, Children Around the World Books, Preschool Prep Books)
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$14.44
1
$14.44
DK Braille: Counting
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$14.24
1
$14.24
The Black Book of Colors
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$14.14
1
$14.14
I'm Still Me, Cant You See? Diabetes Won't Stop Me
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$14.05
1
$14.05
Strictly No Elephants
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$13.58
1
$13.58
Who's In My Family?: All About Our Families (Let's Talk about You and Me)
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$13.38
1
$13.38
Families, Families, Families!
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$13.19
1
$13.19
I'm NOT just a Scribble...
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$12.98
1
$12.98
Taking Seizure Disorders to School: A Story About Epilepsy (Special Kids in School)
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$12.95
1
$12.95
Taking Diabetes to School (Special Kids in Schools Series)
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$12.95
1
$12.95
Six Dots: A Story of Young Louis Braille
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$12.35
1
$12.35
Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll (You Rock Group)
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$12.10
1
$12.10
The Families of our Neighborhood: A children's book about a diverse neighborhood
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$11.99
1
$11.99
Mixed: A Colorful Story
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$11.98
1
$11.98
Perfect As You Are: Understanding & Accepting Children with Disabilities
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$11.95
1
$11.95
Kindness Starts With You - At School
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$10.79
1
$10.79
Kindness Starts With You - At School
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$10.79
1
$10.79
A Friend Like Simon - Autism / ASD (Moonbeam childrens book award winner 2009) - Special Stories Series 2 (Volume 1)
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Milo's Day At School
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$9.99
1
$9.99
El Deafo
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$9.60
1
$9.60
The Family Book
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$8.00
1
$8.00
Some Kids Are Deaf: A 4D Book (Understanding Differences)
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$6.95
1
$6.95
My Strong Sister
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$6.25
1
$6.25
A Rainbow of Friends
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$4.99
1
$4.99
We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street) (Pictureback(R))
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$4.99
1
$4.99
Two Homes
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$4.31
1
$4.31
Materials cost
$416.33
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.24
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$452.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$79.87
Total project goal
$532.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$532.44
14 Donors
-$525.67
Donations toward project cost
-$448.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$77.35
match offer
-$5.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$4.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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