Join the Compassionate Classroom Global Card Project
Every once in a while, I come across something that makes me stop and think, “Yes — this is what education is supposed to be about.”
The Compassionate Classroom Global Card Project, led by my friend Naomi, is one of those things.
It’s simple, heartfelt, and exactly what our world (and our schools) need more of right now.
The Heart Behind It
Between lesson plans, behavior reports, and testing cycles, it’s easy to get caught up in the doing of school and lose sight of the being.
This project brings that balance back.
From November 1 to December 15, 2025, classrooms across the U.S. and around the world will come together to exchange handmade cards of kindness and hope.
Each card is more than paper and ink — it’s a message from one student to another that says, “I see you. You matter. You’re part of something bigger.”
How It Works
- Create: Your students make handmade cards filled with positive messages, cultural celebration, and encouragement.
- Connect: You’ll be paired with another classroom somewhere in the world.
- Exchange: Students mail their cards and receive new ones in return — sparking curiosity, empathy, and connection.
You can find all the details and sign up here:
Join the Compassionate Classroom Global Card Project
Why I Love This
As educators, we talk a lot about social-emotional learning, empathy, and community.
This project actually does it.
It’s tangible. It’s joyful.
And it reminds kids (and us adults) that kindness doesn’t need to be complicated — it just needs to be intentional.
In a season when everything speeds up, this gives students a chance to slow down and connect in a meaningful way.
If you’re looking for something uplifting to bring to your students this holiday season, this is it.
Let’s help our kids see that even small gestures — like a handwritten card — can have a global ripple effect.
Let’s make compassion contagious.
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