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Ms. Marquez from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stretch With 6th Grade!

Help me give my students the opportunity to practice yoga in our classroom with yoga mats, water bottles, and games.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Marquez's classroom raised $323

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 Students

My group of 6th graders is extremely motivated and culturally aware of their surroundings. They enjoy read aloud and reading to self during independent reading time. They make connections with the stories and add their twist to the end as they predict a different ending to stories. Their sense of adventure and passion for reading is simply admirable. Reading has enabled them to visualize the stories and be able to integrate their background knowledge. They especially enjoy reading stories that they can relate to.

My Project

The materials for this project will be used during class. The products will help students with stretching while listening to guided meditation. They will be able to manage emotions and regulate anxiety. Practicing yoga will allow students to boost their self esteem and lower bullying in the classroom and school environment.

Having yoga mats and board games available for students to use on a daily basis will enhance concentration and memory.

The products will greatly benefit our students by exposing them to other forms of relaxation. They will learn to self regulate.

Ms. Marquez Eli Whitney Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

21 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BalanceFrom Go Yoga All Purpose High Density Non-Slip Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap, 1/4", Black • Amazon Business $14.34 7 $100.38
Rolling Sands 24 Ounce BPA-Free Red/Red Plastic Water Bottles, Set of 10, Made in USA • Amazon Business $29.95 2 $59.90
Hedbanz Blast Off! Guessing Game with 25 Bonus Cards, for Kids and Families Ages 6 and up, Holiday Toy List 2021 (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hasbro Gaming Candy Land Kingdom Of Sweet Adventures Board Game For Kids Ages 3 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hasbro Gaming CONNECT 4 - Classic four in a row game - Board Games and Toys for Kids, boys, girls - Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $10.97 1 $10.97
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hasbro Gaming Trouble Board Game for Kids Ages 5 and Up 2-4 Players • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Pressman Checkers -- Classic Game With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers • Amazon Business $8.35 1 $8.35
Pop N Hop • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$240.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$274.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.36

Total project goal

$322.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$322.42

1 Donor

-$274.06

Donations toward project cost

-$274.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$48.36

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$0.00

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