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Ms. O'Neil from Jackson Hts., NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindfulness and Yoga: Develop Self Awareness and Social Skills

Help me give my students the tools to develop self awareness and mindfulness to prepare them for the world.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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 Project

The use of breathing techniques and movement is a daily activity in my Kindergarten classroom, especially as brain breaks in between subjects. I will now be expanding Mindfulness and Yoga techniques as an enrichment cluster in a SEM (Schoolwide Enrichment Model) Program at my school.

Our school believes all students should have access to enrichment.

The guidelines for the SEM program stem from the work of Joseph Renzulli, Director of the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented at the University of Connecticut. Students in every grade will receive a choice sheet and be asked to rank in order of preference their top three SEM Clusters. Small groups will be created based on student preference. In addition, I will continue the Mindfulness and Yoga work in my Kindergarten classroom.

Each student will receive their own yoga mat as their own space to practice. The Hoberman Sphere provides a fun interactive visual to show how the breath works in their bodies. The balance pods and the balance boards will help develop motor skills, core strength, balance and coordination. A yoga story time can be incorporated with all the books. The instructional books will give me more ideas for yoga games to improve memory, concentration and much more!

Kindergarten is extremely academically driven these days. Young children need brain breaks, movement, and breath work to give them the opportunity to develop self awareness and self regulation. Many students become distracted and lose focus throughout the day. For many of my students who struggle to remain centered, Mindfulness and Yoga can help them re-direct their energy and increase their learning capacity!

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve self regulation and increase student attention and focus, you will ultimately help to increase their academic achievement!

Ms. O'Neil PS Q222 - Christopher A Santora Grades PreK-2

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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Jackson Hts., NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HH616 - Peaceful Kids Classroom Yoga Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $159.00 2 $318.00
Wooden Balance Board Kids, 37" Natural Wobble Board Wooden Toys for Toddlers Kids & Adults, Birthday Gifts for 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Boys Girls Kids, Open Ended Montessori Waldorf Learning Toy • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Hoberman Original Sphere - Rings • Amazon Business $51.34 1 $51.34
NEXPRO Balance Pods Balancing Hedgehog, Set of 6 • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Plassticless 500 PACK Straws Biodegradable Drinking Straws 100% BPA Free ZERO Plastic Straws Plant Based Compostable straws - White Flexible Disposable Straws for Cold Drinks… • Amazon Business $20.33 1 $20.33
Little Yogi Deck: Simple Yoga Practices to Help Kids Move Through Big Emotions • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Yoga Games to Teach in Schools: 52 Activities to Develop Self-Esteem, Self-Control and Social Skills • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Children's Yoga Dice Exercise Game - 6 Yoga Poses for Kids Plus 12 Other Fitness Workout Activities - Teach Kids Yoga and Healthy Lifestyle - Children Indoor and Outdoor Exercise Equipment - Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime-or Anytime! (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Yoga Game by the Sea (The Yoga Game Series, 1) • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Yoga Games for Children: Fun and Fitness with Postures, Movements and Breath (SmartFun Activity Books) • Amazon Business $15.48 1 $15.48
Sportneer Exercise Ball - Extra Thick Yoga Ball with Barre Ball and Quick Pump - Anti-Burst and Slip Resistant Fitness Ball Chair for Balance, Home Gym, Stability, Pregnancy and Physical Therapy • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere (Mindfulness Moments for Kids) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Blue Squid Craft Pom Poms - Assorted Color Pompoms - Multicolor Rainbow Fuzzy Pom-pom Puffballs for Crafts • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Gratitude is My Superpower: A children’s book about Giving Thanks and Practicing Positivity (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Breathing is My Superpower: Mindfulness Book for Kids to Feel Calm and Peaceful (My Superpower Books) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Kindness Makes Me Stronger: Children’s Book about Magic of Kindness, Empathy and Respect (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.53 1 $11.53
The ABCs of Yoga for Kids Poster • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Mindful Coloring for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Mindfulness Activities Book For Kids Ages 4-8: 60+ Activities Workbook, Affirmations, and Journal Prompts to Teach Calmness, Emotion Management, and Self-Confidence • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $7.47 1 $7.47

Materials cost

$686.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.68

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$729.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.72

Total project goal

$858.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $858.14

1 Donor

-$858.14

Donations toward project cost

-$729.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$128.72

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