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Mrs. Cazares from Austin, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Mindfulness Moment Is a Lifelong Investment

My students need 4 Buddha Boards and 2 Zen Gardens for our Mindfulness classroom center.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cazares's classroom raised $179

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students are the most creative, well-behaved students I have worked with in all my 28-year career! Against all odds, they strive to excel not only in an academic setting but in a social one as well.

One by one, they walk into my classroom with a ready-to-learn attitude.

They are always positive and caring towards each other and share a feeling of accomplishment when the day is over. My students have limited resources and are part of a 95% economically disadvantaged school.

My Project

This year, our school has incorporated a “mindfulness” moment into our daily schedule. Our school believes that investing just a little bit of our time in quality and thoughtful lessons will make a long-lasting effect in each and every child’s life. What is mindfulness exactly and how does it look in the classroom? Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now. Words such as calm, focus, presence, health, connection, and well-being are just a few that describe this activity.

Mindfulness practice includes meditation, breathing techniques, sensory games and boxes, and reading quietly to calming music.

These are just a few activities we are currently exploring in our classroom.

Our mindfulness center is becoming a reality as the days go by. Currently, I have 2 sensory balls, one huge pillow and books, feelings poster, and 5 sensory boxes in a quiet, cozy corner of my classroom. I would love to include 4 Buddha Boards and a couple of Zen Gardens to complete the longed for effect. I am fully committed to promote a creative corner, open and accessible at all times to each and every student needing a break from our daily schedule.

Mrs. Cazares Rodriguez Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
enso • Amazon Business $20.06 4 $80.24
Toysmith Deluxe Zen Garden • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98

Materials cost

$120.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.83

Total project goal

$178.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.85

2 Donors

-$178.85

Donations toward project cost

-$152.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.83

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 $0.00

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