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Ms. Barry from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindful Learning and Awareness

Help me give my students a space to explore their emotional well being and balance.

  • $738 goal

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My Project

As the new librarian, I intend to create and hold space for the students. I am incorporating yoga into the program to start their exploration of their emotional state and how it impacts their physical body. By creating an environment that offers them a chance to feel safe and supported, the intent is to introduce strategies for students to employ when their world gets to be too much. Their ability to check in and gauge their emotions will create a personal tool kit for each child to engage and practice.

Ms. Barry Overby - Sheppard Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, VA 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 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
10 Pack Yoga Mats Bulk, 68'' x 24'' x 4mm Thick Yoga Mats for Kids and Adult Gym Mats Bundle Latex Free Exercise Mats with Non Slip Texture for Outdoor Yoga, Pilates or Workout (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $85.79 3 $257.37
Yoga Mat Storage Rack Basket Workout Equipment Home Gym Storage Rack with Wheels Black Yoga Mat Holder Exercise & Fitness Organizer for Dumbbell Kettlebells Resistance Bands Yoga Blocks • Amazon Business $79.00 1 $79.00
20 Pcs Foam EVA Yoga Blocks Lightweight Yoga Bricks Non Slip Supportive Foam Blocks Yoga Prop Accessories for Yoga, Pilates, Stretching and Meditation, Women Men Yogi Yoga Beginners (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $77.98 1 $77.98
6 Pcs Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Yoga Ball Chairs for Kids Inflatable Yoga Ball Office Chair Stability Balance Trainer with Black Inflator for Student Desk Chairs • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
Woodstock Wind Chimes Zenergy Quintet Hand Bell Chime, 5 Tone 8.5 - Inch, Bell Percussion Instrument for Meditation, Yoga, Classrooms, Offices, Great for Awareness, Relaxation (ZENERGY5) • Amazon Business $36.55 1 $36.55
24 Pcs 1 Inch 25mm Natural Heart Shaped Stones Crystals and Gemstones Worry Stones Bulk Love Crystals Set Heart Shaped Rocks Heart Pocket Palm Stone for Stress Reiki Balancing Home Decoration Yoga • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Little Yogi Deck: Simple Yoga Practices to Help Kids Move Through Big Emotions • Amazon Business $16.56 1 $16.56
Inhale Exhale - Great Yoga Poster for Gym, Calming Home and Bedroom Decor, Calm and Peace Minimalist Quote, 11x14 Unframed Typography Art Print Poster, Set of 2 Black and White • Amazon Business $16.48 1 $16.48
TreeActiv Yoga Mat Cleaner Spray, 4 fl oz, Cleaning Spray for Yoga Accessories, All Purpose Mat Spray for Gym Equipment, Workout Mat Spray With Tea Tree Oil, Yoga Mat Spray Cleaner, with 2000 Sprays • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Yoga Games for Kids: 30 Fun Activities to Encourage Mindfulness, Build Strength, and Create Calm • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
50PCS Yoga Stickers,Water Bottles Laptop Car Decal Perfect Yoga Gifts for Girls and Teenagers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$587.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$626.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.56

Total project goal

$737.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $737.07

6 Donors

-$368.54

Donations toward project cost

-$313.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.28

match offer

-$368.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$313.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.28

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