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Mrs. T. from VT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindfulness + Calmness = Success

My students need yoga mats to have their own personal space when they move around the classroom and soft lighting.

  • $625 goal

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My Students

Our school is in a rural Vermont community. We have about two hundred and sixty students in grades kindergarten through eighth. Many of our classes are single classes meaning there is one fourth grade class and one fifth grade class this year. These students have been together as one class, since first grade. There is no opportunity to mix them up with other fourth or fifth graders. They are kind and nurturing to one another since they have been together for so long, but that time together also leads to some frustrations with each other; similar to brothers and sisters fighting but loving one another.

Our school building is small; our cafeteria and gym share the same space.

There are no extra spaces for students to go and work as all of our rooms are used for academic and social/emotional needs. The students are often together all day in the classroom.

The students are academically, socially, and economically diverse. Although they attend a small, rural school, our staff meets the needs of all of our students and are always looking for creative ways to continue to support them academically and socially.

My Project

Students at FCS come from a variety of backgrounds. Every student deserves a comfortable, safe space to spend their days. We want our room to be a calming area for students to thrive. Softer lights and yoga mats will allow for this environment to be created.

The harsh classroom lights and hard chairs take a toll on students, especially with the high demands we put on children nowadays.

Softer lighting and seating will help all students work to their best potential. The lighting will allow us to turn off the fluorescent lights and the yoga mats will let the children kneel at lowered tables or sit in other areas.

It used to be that the child's desk was his or her only personal space. Yoga mats allow all spaces to become the personal space that is deserved.

Mrs. T.
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spoga Premium Extra Thick 71-Inch Long High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Comfort Foam and Carrying Straps, Purple • Amazon Business $18.49 5 $92.45
HemingWeigh 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap (Green) • Amazon Business $17.99 5 $89.95
HemingWeigh 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap (Red) • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
HemingWeigh 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap (Pink) • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
BalanceFrom Go Yoga All Purpose Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, Purple • Amazon Business $16.14 5 $80.70
Park Madison Lighting PMF-4655-60 70-Inch Tall 5 Light Floor Lamp with Fully Adjustable Arms and White and Color Shades Included • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
GE 13-Watt Energy Smart - 8 Pack- 60 watt replacement • Amazon Business $13.75 1 $13.75

Materials cost

$493.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$531.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.73

Total project goal

$624.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $624.88

12 Donors

-$616.06

Donations toward project cost

-$531.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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