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Dr. Acker from Wilmington, DE is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calm Minds, Strong Spanish: Yoga Mats for Listening & Well-Being!

Help me give my students yoga mats to enhance their Spanish listening comprehension while promoting mindfulness, reducing anxiety, and improving focus for a more effective and holistic learning experience.

  • $313 goal

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My Project

Middle school can be stressful, and learning a new language requires focus and confidence. My students are dedicated learners who strive to do their best, and I want to provide them with a resource that supports both their language development and their well-being—yoga mats!

With these mats, we will incorporate mindfulness and movement into our Spanish lessons, creating a space where students can practice self-regulation, reduce anxiety, and improve their listening comprehension.

During guided yoga sessions, students will follow instructions in Spanish from authentic native speakers, reinforcing their ability to understand the language in a real-world context. Activities will include deep breathing exercises, gentle stretches, and relaxation techniques—all while listening to calming Spanish audio, such as meditation scripts or cultural music.

These mats will help students develop focus, resilience, and a sense of calm, making them more receptive to learning. When students feel relaxed and present, their ability to process and retain Spanish improves significantly. By integrating movement with language learning, we create a holistic approach that nurtures both the mind and the skills they need to succeed. Thank you for helping my students thrive in both Spanish and life!

Dr. Acker Pierre S DuPont Middle School Grades 6-8

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

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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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Wilmington, DE 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

200 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Funtery 16 Pcs Thick Yoga Mat Bulk, 68'' x 24'' x 3mm Exercise Workout Mat Non Slip Fitness Yoga Pad for Women Gym Home Yoga Pilates, Easy to Clean, Durable • Amazon Business $115.99 2 $231.98

Materials cost

$231.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$265.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.85

Total project goal

$312.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $312.31

3 Donors

-$197.73

Donations toward project cost

-$175.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$106.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.42

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 $0.00

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