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Ms. Chamberlain from Chandler, AZ is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindful Practices and Movement for My School Community

I need help with funding professional development training in both yoga and wellness so that I will be able to bring back these practices to my school community.

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My Students

I have had the honor and privilege of being an elementary school teacher for almost 18 years. In my classroom I want students to feel safe, free to explore new ideas, and able to navigate their thoughts and feelings throughout the day. I believe this is possible by cultivating my own mindfulness practice so that I am able to create an environment that can help students develop tools to bring awareness, resilience, empathy and calm. With these, they are able to better cultivate joy and improve their overall well-being. When this foundation is established, academics, relationships, and all other aspects of their life may flow more easily.

My Project

I am requesting funds to attend a virtual conference hosted by Breathe for Change. This is an organization that facilitates the well-being of educators and students through education in yoga, mindfulness, and social and emotional learning. I would like to incorporate these practices into my classroom in order to foster an environment that promotes a compassionate school community.

Students in my classes have shared that mindfulness has taught them how to use their breath to calm their minds and bodies and feel more thankful and confident in their abilities to be okay, even through difficult feelings.

One student shared, "When I am mindful, I breathe and think of something. I sometimes get angry and I pause, breathe and smile and think about emojis and puppies." Students learning how to become aware of their emotions, accept them non judgmentally, gives them the power to build resilience, confidence, and compassion for themselves and others.

This training also allows for me to lead wellness experiences and social and emotional lessons for staff. In order for educators to foster the social and emotional development of their students, they must embody the practice for themselves. Our regulated nervous system is the best intervention for our students. We set the tone in our classrooms and in order for the optimal learning environment to be present, we need to have our own set of tools to manage our emotions. My growth as an educator is life long and I embrace the opportunity to continue my journey and look forward to sharing with others.

Ms. Chamberlain Hull Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Chandler, AZ View local requests 600 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Activity Breathe for Change $1,495.00

Trip cost

$1,495.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,547.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$273.07

Total project goal

$1,820.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,820.49

1 Donor

-$1,820.49

Donations toward project cost

-$1,547.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$273.07

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