Empowering Students Through Movement and Mindfulness
Help me give my students an assortment of exercise equipment to support fitness and well being.
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 Project
As a teacher, I see daily how movement supports focus, confidence, and emotional well-being. Yet, many students don’t participate in traditional sports or have access to fitness resources that meet their individual needs. This project is designed to introduce physical well-being and brain breaks through sports and exercise equipment that’s accessible, inclusive, and fun.
With items like vibration plates, resistance bands, ab rollers, jump ropes, and fitness flashcards, I’ll create wellness stations that students can use during PE, advisory, and movement breaks built into the school day.
These tools support physical activity in short, manageable bursts and are perfect for brain breaks that re-energize students while reinforcing healthy habits.
Our goal is to promote lifelong fitness, flexibility, and strength—not just through team sports but through individualized movement options that empower students of all fitness levels. The laminated posters and exercise cards will help students engage with workouts safely and independently, encouraging self-regulation and a sense of ownership over their health. All materials will be used directly by students to increase activity levels and support overall wellness.
With your help, we can give our students the tools to feel strong, capable, and ready to succeed—in school and life.
Half of 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
400 students impacted
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Yes4All Kettlebells 10 15 20 25 lbs Set Weight Vinyl Coated Cast Iron for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Gym, Fitness, Full Body Workout Equipment Push up, Grip and Strength Training, Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$132.06
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$132.06
Yes4All 20, 30lbs Kettlebell Vinyl Coated Cast Iron – Great for Dumbbell Weights Exercises, Full Body Workout equipment Push up, Grip Strength and Strength Training, PVC Blue
• Amazon Business
$88.33
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$88.33
GYMENIST Rubber Medicine Ball with Textured Grip, Available in 9 Sizes, 2-20 LB, Weighted Fitness Balls,Improves Balance and Flexibility - Great for Gym, Workouts, (18 LB (Orange-Black))
• Amazon Business
$47.99
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$47.99
GYMENIST Rubber Medicine Ball with Textured Grip, Available in 9 Sizes, 2-20 LB, Weighted Fitness Balls,Improves Balance and Flexibility - Great for Gym, Workouts, (20 LB (Grey-Black))
• Amazon Business
$46.67
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$46.67
Marcy Fitness Equipment Mat and Floor Protector for Treadmills, Exercise Bikes, and Accessories Mat-366 (78" x 36" x 0.25" Thickness) , Black
• Amazon Business
$35.99
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$35.99
GYMENIST Rubber Medicine Ball with Textured Grip, Available in 9 Sizes, 2-20 LB, Weighted Fitness Balls,Improves Balance and Flexibility - Great for Gym, Workouts, (12 lb (Teal-Black))
• Amazon Business
$35.26
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$35.26
GYMENIST Rubber Medicine Ball with Textured Grip, 15-LB, Blue-Black
• Amazon Business
$34.99
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$34.99
GYMENIST Rubber Medicine Ball with Textured Grip, Available in 9 Sizes, 2-20 LB, Weighted Fitness Balls,Improves Balance and Flexibility - Great for Gym, Workouts, (10 LB (Red- Black))
• Amazon Business
$34.99
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$34.99
Resistance Bands, 350lbs/450lbs Heavy Exercise Bands with Handles, Workout Bands Set for Working Out Men, Fitness Weight Bands for Strength Training, Stretching, Slim, Physiotherapy
• Amazon Business
$29.99
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$29.99
Unlock Pain Relief: 100 Stretching Exercise Flash Cards for Yoga, Pilates, Physical Therapy & Functional Movement – Ultimate Flexibility Tool Replacing Stretch Bands – Workout Cards Deck
• Amazon Business
$25.65
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$25.65
100+ Bodyweight Exercise Flashcards for Home Workout – PhysioSpace’s All in One Exercise Cards & Game Deck for Every Fitness Level with Video Tutorials (No Equipment Needed)
• Amazon Business
$25.65
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$25.65
Full Body Vibration Poster Whole Body Vibration Plate Exercise Chart Workout Poster for Vibration Plate Exercise Machine
• Amazon Business
$24.54
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$24.54
Yes4All Interlocking Exercise Foam Mats with Border – Interlocking Floor Mats for Gym Equipment – Eva Interlocking Floor Tiles ,12 Square Feet, Black (Pack Of 12)
• Amazon Business
$21.88
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$21.88
VOISEN Jump Rope,10 Pack Adjustable Skipping Rope with Soft Foam Handles, Tangle-Free Rapid Speed Jumping Rope with Ball Bearings for Women, Men, and Kids Aerobic Exercise
• Amazon Business
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