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Ms. Nelson from Ozone Park, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindfulness in the Music Classroom

Help me give my students yoga blocks, meditation cushions and noise blocking headphones to support their mindfulness practice.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nelson's classroom raised $536

This project is fully funded

My Students

Music brings a classroom alive in a way that few activities can. I teach in a 3K-fifth grade, public elementary school with a diverse population of about twelve hundred students. My students are generally from low socioeconomic status, immigrant families, from all corners of the globe. The ability to participate in a music ensemble, to play an instrument or sing, is a unique opportunity for many of these students.

I have seen music not only enrich their lives, but also give those who may not excel in other areas a chance to shine.

This is why, when we live in a world where music is often the first on the fiscal chopping block, it is so important to keep such opportunities alive for our children.

My Project

As a foster/adoptive parent and teacher, I see a lot of young people who are struggling with self-regulation and finding ways to support them has become my passion and focus. One way to empower them is to teach mindfulness techniques, so they can learn to calm themselves down when they are having emotions that are too big for them to process. Many children haven't developed coping mechanisms and the ability to articulate their needs. By guiding them through awareness exercises, they can learn not only to regulate and express their own emotions, but have more gratitude and compassion for others.

Having some adaptive props like yoga blocks and cushions will physically support them on their journey, as we explore methods of finding calm in the chaos of life.

Ms. Nelson PS 63 Old South Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ozone Park, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

250 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Zafu Meditation Cushion • DICK'S Sporting Goods $44.99 5 $224.95
Gaiam Yoga Block • DICK'S Sporting Goods $10.99 10 $109.90
Hamilton Buhl NoiseOff - Green • Nasco $15.25 5 $76.25

Materials cost

$411.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.62

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.27

Total project goal

$535.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $535.16

5 Donors

-$453.44

Donations toward project cost

-$385.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.01

match offer

-$81.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.26

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 $0.00

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