Our community is not, by any means, well-to-do. The district provides all school supplies, the majority of the students are on free or reduced lunch, and most of the population is considered minority. As with many schools nowadays, students seem to struggle with depression, anxiety, drama, and sometimes even anger issues. One way that our school is attempting to battle these issues is with clubs. We will have a variety to choose from, but I have been chosen to lead a dance/yoga/mindfulness club.
I am very excited about teaching students to become more connected to their minds, bodies, feelings, and emotions.
I believe that this club will help students cope with the stresses of everyday life and teach them new positive ways to release their emotions and energies.
However, in order for students to comfortably practice yoga and mindfulness, they will need a few supplies. Specifically, yoga mats, yoga blocks, and yoga straps. Your donation will allow students to get the full yoga and mindfulness experience. After all, trying to get your chaturanga just perfect will be quite difficult on a cold linoleum floor.
My Project
The club that I teach will be a blend of interpretive dance, yoga, and mindfulness. We will start with why it is important to really know yourself, and how important the mind/body connection truly is. We will practice each on different club days. If interest is high enough, after school clubs are a definite possibility.
Students who are emotionally and physically fit are better ready to learn.
Learning yoga, mindfulness, and dance will help students perform better in the classroom. Dance will help them release tension and energy. Yoga will help them get in better touch with both their mind and body and make the connection between the two. Mindfulness will teach them how to recognize and better cope with stressors. I believe that this combination will lead to both healthier students and a healthier campus.
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
Mens n Womens 3mm Yoga Exercise Mat, Teal Waves
• Amazon Business
$13.99
11
$153.89
Mens n Womens 3mm Yoga Exercise Mat, Green
• Amazon Business
$13.99
8
$111.92
Gaiam Yoga Block - Supportive Latex-Free EVA Foam Soft Non-Slip Surface for Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Fuchsia
• Amazon Business
$3.00
20
$60.00
Awpeye Yoga Strap 3PCS, Durable Polyester Cotton Yoga Exercise Adjustable Straps 6 Ft with Durable D-Ring for Stretching, General Fitness, Flexibility and Physical Therapy
• Amazon Business
$9.99
6
$59.94
Mens n Womens 3mm Yoga Exercise Mat, Green Tree
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Materials cost
$399.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$32.98
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.00
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$468.72
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$82.72
Total project goal
$551.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$551.44
2 Donors
-$56.00
Donations toward project cost
-$47.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$8.40
match offer
-$495.44
Match offer toward project cost
-$421.12
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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