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Mrs. Gutchigian from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yoga Zen for Mindful Learning

My students need yoga mats and yoga balls to get active and become mindful.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gutchigian's classroom raised $379

This project is fully funded

My Students

A small hidden gem in the heart of a busy neighborhood describes ES. My students are economically disadvantaged, but academically work harder than most students their age. Our classroom is our safe haven -a place where students are guaranteed a loving teacher, a place where they can learn without hesitation, a differentiated learning approach, the freedom to be themselves and to be safe and welcome.

For my students, our classroom is a comfort zone, a place where magic happens.They are not the same people in June as they are in September.

They take pride in this 'home away from home" learning environment, and it makes them love to come to school every day. (We often win for most days of perfect attendance!)

My Project

Yoga balls and mats will provide my students with an opportunity to learn and practice various yoga poses and relaxing breathing exercises.The use of yoga mats and balls will help us unwind, but at the same time engage our bodies in physical activity.

Often kids who get involved in negative behaviors, are those who have not developed a strong sense of self worth.

By teaching my students to have a strong body and a strong mind, I am teaching them how to function in the outside world. Kids with strong minds often are not persuaded to follow a bad crowd.

Mrs. Gutchigian Ellwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

33 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Illustrated Youth Yoga Mat with Pose Images - 24 x 68 x 1/8 inches • Amazon Business $20.36 10 $203.60
MEGALOVEMART® Black Anti-Burst Exercise Balance Stability Fitness Yoga Ball w/ Pump - 75cm • Amazon Business $13.99 6 $83.94

Materials cost

$287.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.80

Total project goal

$378.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.65

2 Donors

-$328.65

Donations toward project cost

-$279.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.30

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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