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Ms. Gillick from Brooklyn, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Better Version of Myself: Building Meditative Practices for Students

Help me give my students yoga mats, floor pillows, a classroom diffuser, journals, and headphones to build meditative practices.

  • $737 goal

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My Project

In my art therapy classroom, students are encouraged to express their emotions, explore their creativity, and develop personal insight through various artistic practices.

The environment plays a crucial role in fostering a space that feels safe, welcoming, and conducive to both emotional and creative growth.

Incorporating tools such as yoga mats, floor pillows, a classroom diffuser, journals, and headphones can significantly enhance the therapeutic experience for high school students. These items can promote physical comfort, mental clarity, emotional expression, and a sense of personal space, all of which contribute to a more effective and enjoyable art therapy experience.

Donating to this cause means more than just providing students with supplies; it’s about investing in their emotional and mental well-being. By helping me provide these tools, you are contributing to a learning environment that fosters emotional resilience, creative problem-solving, and self-care habits that students can use in their daily lives. These materials give students the opportunity to explore their inner worlds, process their feelings, and learn coping mechanisms in a safe, supportive setting.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about my project and consider supporting it. Your interest and generosity mean the world to me. In a world where students face increasing pressures, your contribution will directly empower them to navigate those challenges with resilience and self-awareness.

Ms. Gillick Liberation Diploma Plus High School Grades 9-12

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

50 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
12 Pieces Yoga Mats Bulk 68 x 24 x 0.12 Inch Exercise Mats Non Slip Fitness Mats Workout Mats for Women Men Home Workout Gym Yoga • Amazon Business $99.99 2 $199.98
Barks Classroom Headphones (10 Pack, Mixed Colors) - On-Ear Premium Student Bulk Headphones: Perfect for Kids K-12, Schools & Class Sets (Colorful, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $62.97 3 $188.91
Geetery 12 Pcs Floor Pillows Meditation Square Large Bulk Flexible Seating Thick Cushions for Floor Sitting 15.7'' Colorful Tufted Sitting Mat for Tatami Classroom Chair Yoga Room (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $65.99 2 $131.98
Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room with Remote, 500ml Aromatherapy Diffuser, 7 Colors Changed Black • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
SINOBAND 8 Pack Bulk Journals, A5 PU Leather Colorful Writing Notebook, Journal Set Wide Ruled for College Students School and Office(Random Color) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$586.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$625.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.41

Total project goal

$736.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $736.06

7 Donors

-$628.83

Donations toward project cost

-$534.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.32

match offer

-$107.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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