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Ms. Valentin from Mattapan, MA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindful Movement Builds Community

My students need yoga mats and exercise balls to engage them in incremental, physical movements throughout the day-thus supporting their mind/body connection.

  • $737 goal

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Ms. Valentin has another project! Donate to Classroom Necessities to help her classroom.

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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 Students

"Close your eyes, follow your breath.", "We are becoming smarter!", and "You don't know YET!"-phrases that you'll hear everyday in my classroom.

Despite the many challenges many of my students face, they are eager to engage in deep learning, & self-discovery.

My students come from diverse cultural backgrounds with many of them having limited English proficiency and others who have had social/emotional trauma.

Our school sits in a neighborhood that is mostly comprised of Latinos, African-American, & Caribbean-American working families. 84% of our total student population is considered low-income.

My Project

Physical movement is known to increase vitality and focus. Through the practice of yoga and balancing on therapeutic balls, my students will refine their ability to actively engage.

Participating in intentional movement is also a bridge to building community.

It will allow the students to build trust among each other (they will take turns leading the yoga classes), the opportunity to influence each other in healthy ways, and support better decision making.

My students asked for yoga in the classroom after we integrated regular meditation time in our community meetings. We also started to take several 15 minute "stretch" breaks throughout the day. I immediately saw and felt the difference-from their increased concentration to their ability to efficiently problem-solve. As an added bonus, we also saw an increase in test scores!

The yoga mats will be available at all times, so that for example, if a student needs some time to refocus or calm down, they have yoga as a choice. We will also integrate regular yoga classes throughout the learning day. My hope is that through offering this alternative choice of movement, my students will feel more rooted and connected to themselves and their greater community.

Ms. Valentin Young Achievers K-8 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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Mattapan, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 17donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam 3mm Root to Rise Yoga Mat $21.99 18 $395.82
BALL INFLATABLE EXERCISE 45 CM $18.45 5 $92.25
Nasco Water Bottle $2.60 18 $46.80

Materials cost

$534.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $53.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$626.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.54

Total project goal

$736.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $736.91

15 Donors

-$472.60

Donations toward project cost

-$421.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.15

match offer

-$241.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$204.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.22

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 $0.00

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