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Mrs. Quinones from Lauderdale Lakes, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters

Help me give my students a calming place that feels safe and tranquil filled with nature sounds and seat cushions to relax the mind.

  • $1,206 goal

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

This project expired on July 19, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

A mediation room for students can serve as a dedicated space to support emotional well-being, conflict resolution, and mental health management. The need for such a room in schools is becoming increasingly important as students face various stressors, including academic pressures, social challenges, and personal struggles.

When students are calm, they are better able to focus, think clearly, and engage in productive behaviors, both academically and socially.

A calm state can have a positive impact on their emotional well-being and ability to navigate challenges.

A student meditation room is special because it is a dedicated space designed to promote emotional well-being, mindfulness, and mental health. It offers students a peaceful, safe environment to manage stress, improve focus, and regulate their emotions.

My goal is to provide a sanctuary where students can decompress, manage emotions, and practice mindfulness techniques to improve their mental health.

Outcome: Students will have a dedicated space to practice self-care, leading to improved emotional regulation, reduced anxiety, and enhanced resilience.

Mrs. Quinones Park Lakes Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lauderdale Lakes, FL View local requests

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

500 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yilloog 20 Pcs Yoga Mat Non Slip Exercise Workout Mat with Strap for Women Gym Fitness Home Supplies, 72 x 24 Inch(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $167.99 1 $167.99
Teamson Home 38.58 in. Modern Curved Faux Slate Waterfall Fountain for Indoors or Outdoors with LED Light Accents and 1.98-Gallon Pump, Black and Stone Gray • Amazon Business $145.99 1 $145.99
Florensi Tibetan Floor Cushion & Meditation Pillow with Velvet Cover – Traditional Seat Cushion for Adults - Floor Pillow - Meditation Accessories - Zafu • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
BLUEYE Floor Lamp,RGBCW 2700K-6500K,APP & Remote&Smart Voice Control, 2 X 60W Equivalent, No Hub Required,Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant, 60'' Standing Lamp for Bedroom, Similar Fabric • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Turnextte 32 in Meditation Floor Cushion, Round Large Floor Pillow for Adult, Yoga Pillows for Sitting On Floor, Boho, Memory Foam Filling • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Codi Meditation Floor Pillows Set of 2, Round Large Pillow Seating for Adults, Bohemian Mandala Circle Floor Cushion for Outdoor Fireplace Yoga Living Room, 32 Inch, Yellow Memory Foam Added • Amazon Business $59.89 1 $59.89
Ohm Store Tibetan Singing Bowl Set — Meditation Sound Bowl Handcrafted in Nepal for Yoga, Chakra Healing, Mindfulness, and Stress Relief — Unique Spiritual Gifts for Women and Men • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
MISZBHA 100% Indian Cotton Yoga Blanket | Perfect for Restorative Yoga & Meditation | Pack of 1 | Terracotta Color • Amazon Business $15.00 2 $30.00
PMCVYH Inhale Exhale Neon Sign for Wall Decor, Warm White Led Signs for Room, USB Dimmable Neon Lights for Yoga Meditation Studio Bedroom Home Living Room Party Cafe Business Pub Wall Art • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
raajsee Purple Round Beach Tapestry Hippie/Boho Beach Blanket Mandala/Indian Cotton Throw - Round Tablecloth/Home Decor/Indie Rug Yoga Mat Meditation Picnic Rugs 178 CM / 70 INCHE Circle • Amazon Business $13.56 2 $27.12
Mancheng-zi Meditation Pillow, Zen Decor - 18x18 Yoga Pillow Covers for Meditation Room, Namaste Decor • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Mindsight 'Breathing Buddha' Guided Visual Meditation Tool for Mindfulness | Slow Your Breathing & Calm Your Mind for Stress & Anxiety Relief | Perfect for Adults & Kids | Relaxing Self Care Gift • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Magicteam Sound Machine White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Self Care Wall Art Canvas Painting Mindfulness Print Framed Daily Check-in Mental Health Poster Canvas Sign for Therapy Office Decor (12x15 Inch) • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
COTAIL Unframed Gold Buddha Canvas Wall Art For Bedroom Yoga Room Decor, 18x12in Wall Decorations For Office Living Room Painting Pictures Artwork Posters Prints Buddhist Meditation • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Black Boy Yoga Meditation Wall Art Poster, Motivational African American Boy Art Poster, Meditation Canvas Poster, Healthy Relaxing Spiritual Wall Decor for Bedroom Living Room, 16"x24"-No Frame • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique Poster, Mental Hanging Poster, Wood Poster Hanger, Educational Wall Decor, Mindfulness Poster, Therapy Room Wall Poster, Wood Canvas Poster Hanging Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Growalleter Ocean Wave Projector Light, 16-Color Luminorthe Cube Lamp & App Remote, 3D Holographic Water Ripple Romantic Ambient Lighting for Child's Room, Meditation Relaxation, Night Light • Amazon Business $13.18 1 $13.18
Funnytree 12"x71" Large Yoga Tapestry Meditation Studio Room 7 Chakra Mandala Hanging Banner Wall Poster Door Decor Porch Sign Indoor Outdoor Durable Fabric • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Chakra Vertical Tapestry, Seven Chakra Yoga Meditation Zen Decor Tapestry Wall Hanging for Bedroom, Hippie Lotus Spiritual Tapestries Poster Beach Blanket College Dorm Home (40W X 60H) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Maozehuxi Cannot Control Canvas wall art| Mental Health Prints | Therapy Office Decor | Mindfulness Poster | Therapy Art || Living Room Decor | Home Decor | Living Room Wall Art | Aesthetic Room Decor | Coping Skill | CBT DBT Theraphy | Anxiety Relief |School Counselor Therapy Counseling Poster Anxiety Relief Psychology Calm Down Corner Mental Health(12x16 inch UnFramed) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Buddha Quotes 2 Pieces Inspirational Quote Wall Decor Zen Meditation Wooden Hanging, Meditation Buddha [Wall] [Art]s for Home Living Room Yoga [Decor]s (Compassion) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Zen Den Wooden Wall Sign, 13.7 x 4.7 Inches Hippie Room Decoration with Hooks, Hanging Meditation Accessories Decor for Chakra, Spiritual Room Accents • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Neasyth Mexican Yoga Mat Beach Picnic Blanket Chakra Meditation Mat Yoga Rug Sunscreen Shawl Chakra Wall Tapestry Decor Boho Pilates 59 in (Polyester Fibre) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mental Health Poster Inhale Exhale Meditation Wall Art Vintage Abstract Watercolor Canvas Prints for Therapy Office Calming Corner Wall Decor 12x16 inch Unframed • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Yerliker 3 Buddha Decor Buddha Wall Art Meditation Room Chakra Decor for Bedroom Zen Quotes Wall Decoration Spiritual Gift Hanging Buddhism Spa Room Decoration Yoga Art for Women(White) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Yerliker 3 Buddha Decor Buddha Wall Art Meditation Room Chakra Decor for Bedroom Zen Quotes Wall Decoration Spiritual Gift Hanging Buddhism Spa Room Decoration Yoga Art for Women(White) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
97 Decor Buddha Decor for Home - Buddha Wall Art Prints, Inspirational Buddhist Quotes Poster, Buddhism Art Pictures Zen Meditation Decor for Bedroom Office Yoga Room Decorations (8x10 Inch UNFRAMED) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Meditation Sign for Door, 2 Pack (Printed on Both Sides), 9.3″x3.5″ PVC Plastic, Meditation Sign, Meditation Door Hanger, Meditation Decor, Do Not Disturb Sign, Meditation Decor for Room • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
NOMELY Mindfulness Definition Inspirational Decor Mindfulness Poster Therapist Wall Art Inspirational Mental Health Poster Meditation Novelty Retro Metal Tin Sign 8"x12" • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
NOMELY Mindfulness Definition Inspirational Decor Mindfulness Poster Therapist Wall Art Inspirational Mental Health Poster Meditation Novelty Retro Metal Tin Sign 8"x12" • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89

Materials cost

$979.67

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,024.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$180.77

Total project goal

$1,205.14

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