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Ms. Lopez from Clifton, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindfulness for Mustang Academy Students

Help me give my students calming mindfulness books to learn how to control their emotions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lopez's classroom raised $514

This project is fully funded

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

Mindfulness teaches students to focus on the present moment rather than worrying about past mistakes or future pressures.

Regular mindfulness practice can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps reduce the physical symptoms of stress such as tension and rapid heartbeat.

Mindfulness exercises improve focus and concentration. Through exercises, such as focusing on the breath or a specific object, students can improve their concentration.

This can benefit students who struggle with maintaining focus during class.

Mindfulness and meditation help students recognize their emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them which can lead to healthier emotional responses and better decision-making.

Consistent mindfulness practice has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Mindfulness helps students become more aware of their feelings, which can help them identify what triggers negative emotions.

Meditation teaches students to stay grounded while facing challenges. Resilience is essential for my students, who deal with personal, academic, or social difficulties.

By promoting mindfulness and meditation skills, my students can come to my office to find a quiet space, use a calming puppy to reduce their stress and learn how to stay focused, calm themselves and be the best versions of themselves.

These skills extend beyond academics, helping them navigate the challenges of high school and beyond with greater ease and confidence.

Ms. Lopez Clifton High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Clifton, NJ View local requests

More than 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

750 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day: Exercises to Feel Calm, Stay Focused & Be Your Best Self • Amazon Business $8.39 45 $377.55
Mindfulness 'Breathing Puppy' | 4-7-8 Guided Visual Meditation Breathing | 3 in 1 Device with Night Light & Noise Machine for ADHD Anxiety Stress Relief Sleep - Gift for Kids Adult Women Men (Puppy) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$400.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.04

Total project goal

$513.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$513.59

2 Donors

-$511.55

Donations toward project cost

-$436.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.04

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$0.00

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