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Ms. Ford from Aurora, CO is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindfulness and Meditation Center: Using Technology to Connect and Recenter

Help me give my students an iPad to create a calming corner where students can focus on mental health activities. Our district provides access to Headspace but with a no-phone rule, this resource won't be accessible.

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My Project

Mindfulness and meditation are discussed as techniques teenagers need but are not well-implemented in classrooms.

However, it’s clear that there are significant benefits to high school students.

With a no-phone rule taking effect, it’s important to still be able to create a calm environment where students can recenter themselves.

Using our district's digital resources for mindfulness and meditation with this iPad can help:

1. Reduce Stress

- Pressure from Academics: Mindfulness teaches students to focus on the present moment rather than worrying about past mistakes or future pressures.

- Calm the Mind: Regular mindfulness practice can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps reduce the physical symptoms of stress such as tension and rapid heartbeat.

2. Improved Focus and Concentration

- Enhancing Attention: Mindfulness exercises, such as focusing on the breath or a specific object, can train students to improve their concentration. This can benefit students who struggle with maintaining focus during class.

3. Emotional Regulation

- Managing Emotions: Mindfulness and meditation help students recognize their emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. This leads to healthier emotional responses and better decision-making.

- Reducing Anxiety: Consistent mindfulness practice has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness offers a non-invasive, supportive tool.

4. Enhanced Self-Awareness

- Understanding Personal Triggers: Mindfulness helps students become more aware of their feelings, which can help them identify what triggers negative emotions.

5. Enhanced Resilience

- Coping with Challenges: Meditation teaches students to stay grounded while facing challenges. Resilience is essential for my students, who deal with personal, academic, or social difficulties.

By creating a mindfulness and meditation center, my students can access during their breaks, I am providing the invaluable opportunity to learn coping and stress reducing strategies. These skills extend beyond academics, helping them navigate the challenges of high school and beyond with greater ease and confidence.

Ms. Ford Overland High School Grades 9-12

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More about Ms. Ford

Aurora, CO View local requests

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

120 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $499.00 1 $499.00

Materials cost

$499.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$536.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.67

Total project goal

$631.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $631.15

4 Donors

-$619.58

Donations toward project cost

-$536.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.57

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 $0.00

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