First Graders: Let's Yoga! (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

First Graders: "Let's Yoga!"

Classroom project requested by Mrs. M. on Aug 26, 2007

High Poverty

California (South)

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"Thank you for considering this proposal! I am the teacher of 20 wonderful 1st Grade students. It is a 4-Track K through 5 school. Our enrollment consists of 720 students, where 93.5% are English Language Learners and 100% are Socio-economically disadvantaged.

Being in First Grade could be very st..." more»

Being in First Grade could be very stressful for many of students because they are expected to learn many new concepts and improve many skills.

The practice of yoga involves stretching the body and forming different poses, while keeping breathing slow and controlled. The body becomes relaxed and energized at the same time. In addition, Yoga improves children's tone, stretch and strengthen both the internal and external systems of their bodies.

Last year, I began teaching my students Yoga, but I have to admit that for many of them was a bit uncomfortable because they had to practice Yoga laying on the hard wooden floor of our school's auditorium.

My project includes the purchase of Yoga mats for each of my students. I believe that this would enrich the existent Yoga program by leaving kids feeling comfortable, excited, balanced and fit.

My students and I thank you for taking the time to read our proposal! hide»

My project needs 20 plain yoga mats. details»

May 1, 2008 Evelyn A a staff member at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. M.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Feb 29, 2008 Jeff H a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the supplies for Mrs. M.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Feb 27, 2008 Mrs. M. the Teacher

Dear United Way of New York City, Diane, The Radial Group, Denice, Kristine Castro - Life Coach for Teen Girls, ANGELA and Anonymous Donor,

This is Maeli M, the First Grade Teacher over at San Pedro Street Elementary who you blessed with your generosity. Thank you for making one of our dreams come true. It's wonderful that you've taken the time to read our proposal and trust us, knowing that we will be benefited from your donation to purchase our class set of Yoga mats. We love to Yoga and that experience will be even more exciting thanks to you. We promise will use them... a lot! Thanks again.

Reply to the classroom

On Apr 29, 2008, Mrs. M. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Feb 26, 2008 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Jan 11, 2008 The Radial Group gave from Dallas, TX

Jan 11, 2008 Kristine Castro - Life Coach for Teen Girls gave from Studio City, CA

Jan 9, 2008 A donor gave

Dec 17, 2007 United Way of New York City gave from New York, NY

Dec 11, 2007 Diane gave from silver spring, MD

Nov 10, 2007 ANGELA gave from ST LOUIS, MO

Oct 5, 2007 Denice gave from Oxnard, CA

Sep 3, 2007 Jon M a staff member at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Sep 3, 2007 Jon M a staff member at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Aug 26, 2007Mrs. M. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Plain Yoga Mats	Sportime, Inc.	$16.99	20	$339.80

Vendor Shipping Charges				$33.98
State Sales Tax				$24.64
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$8.50
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$17.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$424.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$93.07
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$517.07
7 Donors				-$517.07
To Go				$0.00