Everyone's life has been impacted by the pandemic, and this is especially true for our disadvantaged adolescence and preteen population. Our school is unique because it is a magnet school that encompasses a wide range of socioeconomic levels, and we have a very diverse student population. Being a full-inclusion school, we reach all students including those with special needs, English Language Learners, homeless/foster youth, and LGBTQ student populations.
At this developmental stage, it is important that our students build strong self-esteem and healthy, resilient mindsets.
It is proven that exercise and movement can help regulate mood, increase confidence, and help blow off negative emotions, or, as my students say, release steam.
As a school counselor, I feel challenged to create opportunities for students to participate in activities that are equitable for ALL students. Everything must be are both fun and safe for them to participate. Our students need a school supported activity where they can experience the JOY of movement.
My Project
Please help to support me and my students through funding this project to create a safe space during lunch and after school where we can practice mindfulness and yoga. Studies have shown that yoga and mindfulness practices reduce stress and anxiety, allowing students to better focus in class and improving overall mental well-being.
We will be using yoga movements to get "out of our mind" and into our bodies with self-love, self-respect, empathy and social justice awareness as the corner stone.
We will use guided mediations and practices to develop an appreciation of our inner self and the different struggles we all face.
Yoga and mindfulness practices are proven ways to help students unwind and de-stress from the all the chaos of adolescence/teen life and social pressures they are facing from recent events in the world and the pandemic. I am very excited to make a "space" in their day that is just for them!
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
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• Amazon Business
$18.00
3
$54.00
BalanceFrom GoYoga+ All-Purpose 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat and Knee Pad with Carrying Strap (Red)
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$17.99
3
$53.97
Balance From Go Yoga+ All-Purpose 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat and Knee Pad with Carrying Strap (Black)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
3
$53.97
BalanceFrom GoYoga+ All-Purpose 1/2-Inch Extra Thick High Density Anti-Tear Exercise Yoga Mat and Knee Pad with Carrying Strap (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$17.60
3
$52.80
Flow Yoga Poses & Stretching Exercise Poster: Instructional Poster for Yoga Workout, a Flow Chart of Yoga Postures, Transitions & Sequences. Easy to Follow.
• Amazon Business
$19.00
1
$19.00
Woodstock Chimes - The ORIGINAL Guaranteed Musically Tuned Chime, Zenergy - Solo, Silver
• Amazon Business
$11.58
1
$11.58
Materials cost
$245.32
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$22.45
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$301.45
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.20
Total project goal
$354.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$354.65
6 Donors
-$259.06
Donations toward project cost
-$223.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$35.86
match offer
-$92.06
Match offer toward project cost
-$78.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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