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Mrs. Pasquinelli from Riverton WY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Mindfulness Matters and Calm Is Cool

Help me give my students a calming corner where they can practice mindfulness and self care...where they can calm themselves by watching fish peacefully swimming by as they listen to the soothing sounds of running water.

  • $997 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

My Native American students in my classroom come from a variety of living arrangements, with many of them transient. Some live in foster homes, some with their grandparents, and others live in hotels...some share a floor at night with 6 other children because there isn't enough room for everyone to have a bed.

For many of my students, finding peace and calm in their home environments is not possible.

I would love to provide a calming corner for them, where they can go to breathe and to meditate...or to just have some quiet time for reflection. I like my room to be a safe haven for my students, and my teens truly appreciate the beauty and serenity of my classroom. I would love to provide them with some "cozy things" to snuggle into to feel safe and secure. I want them to be able to pause in their day, watch the calming presence of tropical fish, while listening to running water. Nature and water are so precious to their people...it would be wonderful to incorporate those elements into this calming space.

Mrs. Pasquinelli
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tetra ColorFusion Aquarium 20 Gallon Fish Tank Kit, Includes LED Lighting and Decor • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Intelligent Design Edelia Foldable Poly Chenille Light Weight Lounge Floor Pillow Cushion Tufted Seat for Meditation, Game Playing, Yoga, Reading with Travel Wrap, 1 Count (Pack of 1), Blush • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98
Decorative Extra Soft Faux Fur Throw Blanket 50"x60",Solid Lightweight Fuzzy Reversible Long Hair Shaggy Blanket,Fluffy Cozy Plush Mink Fleece Comfy Microfiber Blanket for Couch Sofa Bed, Grey • Amazon Business $23.73 5 $118.65
Florensi Meditation Cushion - Comfortable Floor Pillow - Traditional Tibetan Meditation Pillow with Beautiful Velvet Cover - Large Floor Cushion Seating for Adults - Premium Yoga Buckwheat Bolster • Amazon Business $39.49 2 $78.98
EDIER LED Fantasy Jellyfish Lava Lamp - Round Real Jellyfish Aquarium Lamp - 7 Color Setting Jellyfish Tank Mood Light - Jellyfish Tank Decorations for Home Office Decor Great Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Sioloc Soft Knot Ball Pillows,Round Throw Pillow Cushion Home Decoration Plush Pillow,Throw Knotted Pillow Handmade Round Plush Pillow（7.8inches,Blush） • Amazon Business $20.49 2 $40.98
Japanese Tabletop Meditation Zen Garden Gift - Tabletop Rock Sand Meditating Garden Bridge Bamboo Rakes Bonsai Tree Plant Pagoda Accessories Tools Kits Office Home Desktop Relaxation Sandbox Decor • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Star Projector Galaxy Light Projector for Bedroom, Starry Night Light Projector with Music Speaker, Voice/Remote Control, Timer, Ocean Wave Projector for Kids, Adults, Ceiling, Room Decor • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Framed Inhale Exhale Art Print Set Of 2 (10”X8”)-Ready To Hang, Meditation Mental Health Wall Art, Black And White Yoga Painting ,Modern Zen Print, Canvas Wall Art Poster For Bedroom • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
HoMedics Indoor 3-Tier Relaxation Tabletop Fountain, Automatic Pump with Power Switch, Extra Deep Basin with Natural River Rocks and Reflective Lighting Feature, EnviraScape Silver Springs • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Unicorn - WARMIES Cozy Plush Heatable Lavender Scented Stuffed Animal • Amazon Business $24.70 1 $24.70
Intelex Warmies Microwavable French Lavender Scented Plush Grey Penguin, 5.91 x 5.91 x 9.84 inches • Amazon Business $23.10 1 $23.10
Mindsight ‘Breathing Buddha’ for Guided Visual Meditation | Simple Mindfulness Tool (Adults & Kids) to Slow Your Breathing (4-7-8) | Daily Stress & Anxiety Relief Item | Natural Sleep Aid • Amazon Business $21.95 1 $21.95
Intelex Warmies Microwavable French Lavender Scented Plush, Manatee Warmies, Gray, 14" X 8" X 4" • Amazon Business $21.50 1 $21.50
Essential Oils Set - Top 6 Organic Blends for Diffusers, Home Care, Candle Making, Fragrance, Aromatherapy, Humidifiers, Gifts - Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Orange (10mL) • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Sensory Liquid Motion Timer Bubbler Toy 3 Pcs. Set - Best Fidget Tool for Kids and Adults for Stress and Anxiety Relief and Relaxation, Pack of Calming Toy for Toddlers with Autism, Office Desk Decor • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Tibetan Singing Bowl Set - Easy To Play for Beginners - Authentic Handcrafted Mindfulness Sound Bowl Meditation Holistic Sound 7 Chakra Healing Gift by Himalayan Bazaar (3.2 Inch, Gold) • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97

Materials cost

$804.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.43

Total project goal

$996.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $996.21

8 Donors

-$833.86

Donations toward project cost

-$719.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.58

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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