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Ms. S. Lopez from Astoria, NY is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Breathe For Change: Learning Mindfulness One Breath at a Time

I need tuition assistance to obtain Yoga and SEL Trainer certifications from Breathe For Change so I can facilitate teaching beneficial mindfulness practices through social skills to my students with autism and extended school community.

  • 11 donors
  • $1,468 goal

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Ms. S. Lopez has another project! Donate to A Little Spot Books for Big Social Skills Part 1 to help her classroom.

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Ms. S. Lopez has another project! Donate to A Little Spot Books for Big Social Skills Part 1 to help her classroom.

$233 - complete this project and be a hero

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

Breathe for Change is a transformative higher education institution committed to empowering educators by offering a 200-hour Yoga Teacher and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator Certification program. These certifications will equip me with the necessary skills to integrate mindfulness, meditation, and inclusive yoga practices into my teaching that are specifically tailored to meet the individual needs of my Kindergarten through 2nd grade students with autism. Becoming a certified instructor will enable me to play a key role in fostering a stronger, healthier school culture by integrating mindfulness and SEL practices into everyday life, benefiting both my students and the entire school community.

By incorporating SEL strategies and mindfulness techniques into daily practice, I will be able to foster emotional regulation, social skills, and self-awareness in my students, providing them with tools to navigate both the classroom and social environments with greater confidence and resilience.

In addition to supporting my students, these certifications will enable me to lead wellness workshops for families and staff within our school community. These workshops will focus on practical tools for promoting emotional well-being, stress reduction, and effective communication, creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for everyone involved.

Ms. S. Lopez PS255Q @ PS397 Grades PreK-2

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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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Astoria, NY 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

60 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Activity Breathe For Change $1,199.00

Trip cost

$1,199.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,246.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.06

Total project goal

$1,467.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,467.04

6 Donors

-$1,025.13

Donations toward project cost

-$970.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$325.71

Match offers toward project cost

-$276.85

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$116.20

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 $0.00

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