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Improving Teen Mental Health Through Mindfulness in Art and Science!

Help me give my students the chance to explore the scientific connection between mindfulness practice in class and average heart rate.

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My Project

Our 14-21 year old City-As School students have transferred to us to complete their high requirements and graduate. They are eager to make progress, and require special support. September teen surveys reveal that our young people are actively struggling with their mental health and are open to clubs offering opportunities to learn about and practice mindfulness. I have taken this information and offered Mindful Coloring Club, and a two sections of a science portfolio class called Mindfulness and Heart Rate.

In class we are exploring the connection between practicing mindfulness through neurographic art, coloring, painting, breathing, and singing bowls.

The primary goal for the Mindful Coloring Club is to create the conditions for cultivating a sense of calm in a social setting with other people. In class, we want to normalize connecting to the self more deeply and thoughtfully through in-class mindfulness activities, and clarifying the science of the mind-body connection. How do we expect them to self-regulate if we don't teach them the science of neuroregulation and offer practical opportunities to learn and practice mindfulness while they are already in school? Please support of our work. We will use canvas boards, and a variety of wet and dry media to create original works of neurographic art based on the technique developed by psychologist Pavel Piscarev. We will learn how to produce various sounds using singing bowls. We will paint, color, and sew, measuring our heart rate along the way. Our collective work will culminate in a science research paper as a final project.

Ms. Hunter High School 560 - City as School Grades 9-12

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ARTEZA Premium Canvas Boards for Painting, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, 9 x 12, 11 x 14 Inches, Multipack of 28, White Canvas for Acrylic, Oil and Gouache Painting • Amazon Business $41.99 3 $125.97
Color Swell Bulk Kids Scissors - 72 Scissors, 4 colors, dull blunt tips - Bulk Classroom School Safety Scissors • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
ARTEZA Acrylic Paint Set of 60 Colors, 0.74 oz/22 ml Tubes, 5 Metallic Colors, Rich Pigments, Non-Fading, Non-Toxic Paints. Art Supplies for Painting • Amazon Business $42.65 1 $42.65
Sharpie© Fine-Point Markers - Black - Canister of 36 • Nasco $37.04 1 $37.04
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 4 • School Specialty $6.97 5 $34.85
Mimorou 100 Pack Pencil Pouch Bulk Mesh Zipper Pencil Cases 9.5'' x 4.5'' Small Kid Clear Pencil Holder Storage Case Multipurpose Cosmetics Toiletry Bags for Office, File, Travel, Stationery • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Shuttle Art 12 Colors Watercolor Paint Set Bulk, Pack of 30, Watercolor Paint Set with Paint Brushes for Kids and Adults, Washable Paint for Classroom, Parties, Kindergarten and Art Activities • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Crayola Colored Pencils Bulk, Kids School Supplies For Teachers, 12 Packs with 12 Colors [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $25.44 1 $25.44
Crayola Metallic Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • School Specialty $8.24 3 $24.72
Richeson Slightly Imperfect Assorted Brush Set - Set of 42 • Blick Art Materials $23.98 1 $23.98
5 Pcs Art Portfolio Bag 19 x 25 Inches Posters Organizer with Zipper and Handle Art Supply Bag and 5 Pcs A4 Pencil Bags 9 x 13 Inches Art Supplies Storage Bag for Large Posters Artwork Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
144 Pcs Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Reusable Textured Tactile Rough Calming Stickers Adhesive Sensory Strips for School Office Classroom Desk Adults Teens Tension Supplies • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
40 Rolls Washi Tape Set - 15 mm Wide Colored Masking Tape for Kids, Decorative Adhesive Tape for DIY Crafts, Gift Wrapping, Scrapbooking Supplies, Bullet Journals, Planners, Party Decorations • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $11.09 1 $11.09
3M Highland Masking Tape 0.94 x 60 Yards 3 Core (MMM26001) • Staples $2.48 2 $4.96

Materials cost

$501.53

Vendor shipping charges

 $35.86

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.45

Total project goal

$676.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $676.36

4 Donors

-$676.36

Donations toward project cost

-$574.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.45

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