You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Menu
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Hudson from Greenfield IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Hudson is requesting

Just Breathe

Help me give my students yoga mats to help them improve their overall mental health.

  • 3 donors
  • $512 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

High school students need yoga mats for a multitude of reasons, each contributing to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Firstly, in the realm of physical health, yoga mats provide a dedicated and comfortable surface for students to engage in yoga poses and exercises. This facilitates proper alignment, reduces the risk of injury, and enhances flexibility and strength development.

Moreover, amidst the academic pressures and extracurricular demands, high school students often find themselves grappling with stress and anxiety.

Yoga, with its focus on mindfulness and relaxation techniques, offers an effective means of stress reduction. Having access to yoga mats allows students to incorporate yoga into their daily routines, providing a sanctuary where they can unwind, breathe deeply, and find inner peace amid the chaos of their schedules.

Yoga mats serve as tangible reminders for students to prioritize self-care and mental well-being. By unrolling their mats in a designated space, students create a ritualistic cue for entering a state of mindfulness and concentration. This fosters an environment conducive to focus and academic success, as students learn to quiet their minds and channel their energy toward their studies.

Beyond the physical and mental benefits, yoga mats also promote self-expression and creativity among high school students. As they explore different yoga sequences and experiment with artistic elements in their practice, students cultivate a sense of individuality and empowerment. The yoga mat becomes a canvas for self-expression, encouraging students to embrace their unique identities and celebrate their diverse perspectives.

By integrating yoga mats into their educational experience, high school students embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, laying the foundation for a balanced and fulfilling life ahead.

Mrs. Hudson
Grades 9-12

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Hudson is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Signature Fitness All Purpose 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap with Optional Yoga Blocks, Multiple Colors • Amazon Business $19.93 20 $398.60

Materials cost

$398.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.69

Total project goal

$511.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $511.27

2 Donors

-$222.29

Donations toward project cost

-$219.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.50

match offer

-$252.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$214.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$36.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support your local school!

Donate directly to any school in the US. Your donation will go towards directly purchasing urgent supplies.

Find a local school

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Hudson and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Greenfield","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[8225252],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":8311572,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/just-breathe/8311572/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":100,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Hudson","isEquityFocus":false,"authorIds":{"8225252":{"owner":"Mrs. Hudson","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8311572],"proposalHash":"-747833088","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-2_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":12,"teacherChallengeId":21859019,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8225252,"schoolCounty":"Greene","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}
Supporting teachers and students since 2000

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.

We've earned the highest possible ratings from Better Business Bureau, Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, and Guidestar.