I am a 1st grade teacher, with a class of 19 first graders, some of whom come from low-income households. Our school is very culturally diverse with students from all over the world. For some of my students, school is the only structured environment they have access to. We may be the only hot meal and warm place they have.
I strive to provide a nurturing and safe environment for my students each day.
Some of these students do not have books at home, so school may be the only place they are able to read. In addition, not all students have access to many of the things we may take for granted, such as technology outside of school, or a parent that is able to help. I want to give them every chance they can get to learn and grow!
My Project
I had started to create this project because the Corona Virus outbreak. Luckily, yoga, mindfulness, and breathing are all things I can teach virtually to my students. I recently became certified to teach children's yoga and am currently sharing my love of the practice through videos online that my students are able to access.
Yoga has immense physical and mental benefits.
It helps children build strength, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness. It improves concentration and helps build self-esteem and confidence. One of the most important benefits is that it helps children regulate their emotions.
The materials in this project will help children build their knowledge of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing in various ways. My students love picture books, and the picture books included in this project are great ways to introduce the concepts to children. The various decks will provide new ways for us to talk about poses and provide a visual reference for children.
The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck: 30 Fun Ways for Kids to Chill Out, Tune In, and Open Up
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$16.16
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$16.16
Yoga for Busy Little Hands: Children's Book of Mudras
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$15.00
1
$15.00
Yoga and Mindfulness Practices for Children Card Deck
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$13.73
1
$13.73
You Are a Lion!: And Other Fun Yoga Poses
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$13.61
1
$13.61
Yoga Pretzels (Yoga Cards)
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$13.29
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$13.29
Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education
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$12.99
1
$12.99
Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between
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$12.89
1
$12.89
Puppy Mind
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$12.89
1
$12.89
Breathe Up, Wonder Pup: A Kid's Guide to Mindful Breathing (Self-Regulation Series)
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$11.99
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$11.99
Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing
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$11.99
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$11.99
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need.
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$11.66
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$11.66
Zoo Zen: A Yoga Story for Kids
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$11.59
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$11.59
Mateo Finds His Wow: A Story of Wonder and Gratitude
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$11.51
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$11.51
Good Night Yoga: A Pose-by-Pose Bedtime Story
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$10.77
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$10.77
My Magic Breath: Finding Calm Through Mindful Breathing
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$10.49
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$10.49
My Attitude of Gratitude: Growing Grateful Kids. Teaching Kids To Be Thankful - Focus on the Family. Children's Books Ages 3-5, Rhyming story. Picture Book. (Oliver's Tips for Kids)
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$9.99
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$9.99
Starbright--Meditations for Children
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$8.99
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$8.99
Hello, Sun!: A Yoga Sun Salutation to Start Your Day
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$7.99
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$7.99
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball Fidget Toy, Great Expanding Sphere Toy for Kids, Hand Catch Breathing Flower Balls, Pack of 1 Colors May Vary, for Stress Relief and Anxiety
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$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$225.52
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.53
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$272.43
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$48.08
Total project goal
$320.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$320.51
1 Donor
-$320.51
Donations toward project cost
-$272.43
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