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Mrs. Marin from Miami, FL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zen Zone: Cultivating Calm in the Classroom

Help me give my students yoga mats and seat pads to integrate yoga and mindfulness practices into our daily classroom routine.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Marin's classroom raised $247

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 Project

In today's fast-paced educational environment, the mental health and well-being of students have become a critical area of focus. Research has shown that practices like yoga can significantly reduce stress, improve concentration, and promote a sense of calm among students.

To support our ongoing efforts to prioritize mental health and promote independent living skills in the classroom, I am requesting the acquisition of yoga mats and seat pads for my special need students.

The primary purpose of this request is to integrate yoga and mindfulness practices into our daily classroom routine. By providing students with the appropriate tools—yoga mats—we can create a dedicated space for relaxation, meditation, and physical activity that promotes mental well-being.

Mrs. Marin North Miami Beach Senior High School Grades 9-12

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.

Miami, FL View local requests

More than 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Riakrum 10 Pcs Yoga Mats Bulk 72 x 24 x 0.3 Inch Thick Exercise Mats Non Slip Mat Gym Mats Bulk for Yoga, Pilates, Workout, Stretching • Amazon Business $82.79 1 $82.79
Tatuo 12 Pcs Square Flexible Floor Seating Cushions Floor Cushions for Classroom 3.5'' Comfy Memory Flexible Seating Floor Seat Cushion for Kids, School, Kindergarten, Nursery or Home • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kids Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Materials cost

$176.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.95

Total project goal

$246.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$246.36

1 Donor

-$246.36

Donations toward project cost

-$209.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.95

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$0.00

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