This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
My goal is to create a "Mindfulness Station" for students to help reduce the amount of instructional time lost due to student conflicts and emotional hiccups. Students need to have a space and tools that will fuel them to face and overcome challenges inside the classroom and in there every day lives.
I plan to use the flexible seating, games and other materials to create a "Zen" center and a place to refocus when my students feel emotionally challenged.
In Mindfulness Station, I will use the bean bag chairs and mindfulness workbooks to provide direct instruction for students and teachers to exercise Social Emotional Learning practices and habits. Students and teachers will have access to mindfulness games and exercises, as well as manipulatives to help them refocus and concentrate on positive thoughts. For instance, students will learn different breathing techniques that will help them refocus and hopefully relieve any emotional stress they may be experiencing.
I adore our students, especially for how resilient they are. I want to empower them with the tools they need to be more successful.
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
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Navy Smartmax
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Mindsight ‘Breathing Buddha’ for Guided Visual Meditation | Simple Mindfulness Tool (Adults & Kids) to Slow Your Breathing (4-7-8) | Daily Stress & Anxiety Relief Item | Natural Sleep Aid
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Therapy Games for Teens: 150 Activities to Improve Self-Esteem, Communication, and Coping Skills
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Mindfulness Workbook for Teens: Exercises and Tools to Handle Stress, Find Focus, and Thrive (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens)
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Materials cost
$420.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$28.98
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$485.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.64
Total project goal
$570.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$570.92
6 Donors
-$420.02
Donations toward project cost
-$362.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$58.00
Matching donations from our partners
-$145.01
Match offers toward project cost
-$123.26
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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