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Ms. Franklin from Lithonia, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Next Stop - the Mindfulness Station

Help me give my students bean bag chairs and mindfulness games to practice Social Emotional Learning.

  • $571 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

My goal is to create a "Mindfulness Station" for students to help reduce the amount of instructional time lost due to student conflicts and emotional hiccups. Students need to have a space and tools that will fuel them to face and overcome challenges inside the classroom and in there every day lives.

I plan to use the flexible seating, games and other materials to create a "Zen" center and a place to refocus when my students feel emotionally challenged.

In Mindfulness Station, I will use the bean bag chairs and mindfulness workbooks to provide direct instruction for students and teachers to exercise Social Emotional Learning practices and habits. Students and teachers will have access to mindfulness games and exercises, as well as manipulatives to help them refocus and concentrate on positive thoughts. For instance, students will learn different breathing techniques that will help them refocus and hopefully relieve any emotional stress they may be experiencing.

I adore our students, especially for how resilient they are. I want to empower them with the tools they need to be more successful.

Ms. Franklin
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Navy Smartmax • Amazon Business $49.00 2 $98.00
ClosetMaid Cubeicals 6 Cube Storage Shelf Organizer Bookshelf Stackable, Vertical or Horizontal, Easy Assembly, Wood, Chocolate Finish • Amazon Business $53.47 1 $53.47
4E's Novelty Expandable Breathing Ball Toy Sphere for Kids & Adults, Expands from 5.6" to 12" - Kids Calming Fidget Toys, Yoga Relaxation Accessories • Amazon Business $13.90 3 $41.70
YEHUA! TOTIKA Mindfulness Cards and PLUNKTIKA - A Card and Marble Plunk Game to Focus on Mindfulness During a Pandemic, Self-Actualization & Paying it Forward, Self-Care, Empathy for Self & Others • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Fun Social Skills and Therapy Game for Adults and Teenagers: CBT Therapeutic Family Game for Meaningful Conversations and Open Communication, Leading to Better Relationships. Great Counseling Tool. • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
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
Household Essentials 81-1 Foldable Fabric Storage Bins | Set of 6 Cubby Cubes with Handles | Navy Blue, 6 lbs • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mini Cube 30 Packs Puzzle Party Toy, Eco-Friendly Material with Vivid Colors, Party Favor School Supplies Puzzle Game Set for Boys and Girls, Ideal Gift for Children (1.18 inch). • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
XINBAOHONG Liquid Motion Bubbler for Kids and Adults 3-Pack Hourglass Liquid Bubbler Timer for Sensory Play Fidget Toy Stress Management Desk Decor • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Therapy Games: Creative Ways to Turn Popular Games Into Activities That Build Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, and Coping Skills • Amazon Business $17.13 1 $17.13
Relax Soak Unwind Breathe Light Blue Tone Bath Flowers Prints, 4 (8x10) Unframed Photos, Wall Art Decor Gifts Under 20 for Home Office Yoga Pilates Studio Student Teacher Botanical Floral Garden Fan • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
INNERICONS Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches Mindfulness for Kids, Teens and Adults Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $15.94 1 $15.94
The Anxiety Toolkit for Teens: Easy and Practical CBT and DBT Tools to Manage your Stress Anxiety Worry and Panic (Life Skills, Mental Health and Wellness Books For Teenagers) • Amazon Business $15.07 1 $15.07
Therapy Games for Teens: 150 Activities to Improve Self-Esteem, Communication, and Coping Skills • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Mindfulness Workbook for Teens: Exercises and Tools to Handle Stress, Find Focus, and Thrive (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29

Materials cost

$420.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.64

Total project goal

$570.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$570.92

6 Donors

-$420.02

Donations toward project cost

-$362.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$145.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$123.26

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.89

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$0.00

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