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Ms. Jill from Paradise Vly., AZ is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stretching Brains and Bodies: After School Yoga/Mindfulness Club

Help me give my students yoga mats and blocks so we can create a peaceful, comfortable place to practice mindfulness and yoga.

  • $636 goal

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

My Project

Students today are full of creativity and potential, but they also face a lot of stress and anxiety from things like technology, information overload, and high expectations. As they deal with these pressures, many find it hard to calm their minds and stay focused at school. This project aims to help by introducing students to mindfulness and yoga, which can support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and boost overall well-being. Through an after-school yoga and mindfulness club, students will learn self-awareness, emotional balance, and healthier ways to cope with stress.

In a world full of distractions, mindfulness has become more important than ever.

Yoga plays a key role in fostering mental clarity, emotional stability, and physical health. By adding yoga and mindfulness into their routines, students will benefit from the physical benefits of movement and the mental benefits of stillness, helping them tackle challenges with more focus and resilience.

This project will provide the necessary tools -yoga mats, blocks, and other resources- to enhance students’ physical and mental health. Through these practices, they’ll improve focus, emotional control, and stress management skills, all of which are essential for success in school. Yoga and mindfulness also improve flexibility, balance, and self-awareness, creating healthier habits and a more positive school environment. By reducing anxiety, students will be able to approach learning with a calmer mindset.

What makes our students special is their openness and willingness to try new things. They are eager to learn tools that will help them succeed. Ultimately, this project is about giving students the tools to stay present, manage stress, and take care of their minds and bodies, so they can thrive in and out of the classroom.

Ms. Jill Montessori Academy Grades 3-5

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Paradise Vly., AZ View local requests Never Before Funded 60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nuanchu 16 Pack 68" x 24" x 4 mm Yoga Mats Bulk Gym Mats Bundle Thick Eva Yoga Mats for Kids and Adult Latex Free Exercise Mats with Non Slip Texture for Outdoor Yoga, Workout or Pilates • Amazon Business $112.99 1 $112.99
Arlifo Yoga Mat Storage Rack Basket Workout Equipment Home Gym Storage Rack with Wheels Yoga Mat Holder Exercise & Fitness Organizer for Dumbbell Kettlebells Resistance Bands Yoga Blocks Foam Roller • Amazon Business $79.00 1 $79.00
20 Pcs Foam EVA Yoga Blocks Lightweight Yoga Bricks Non Slip Supportive Foam Blocks Yoga Prop Accessories for Yoga, Pilates, Stretching and Meditation, Women Men Yogi Yoga Beginners (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.98 1 $74.98
18 Pcs Yoga Block and Yoga Strap Set EVA Foam Yoga Blocks 9 x 6 x 3 Inches Non Slip Yoga Brick 8 ft Yoga Straps for Stretching D Ring Strap for Yoga Pilates Fitness Workout Exercise • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Meditation Floor Pillow Set of 2, Square Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushion for Tatami Living Room, Grey, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
INDRESSME Woven Rope Basket with Handle, XXXLarge, Cotton For Baby Laundry, Blanket, Toy, Comforter Cushions Storage Bin Thread Laundry Hamper - 21.7" x 21.7" x 13.8" • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59
TreeActiv Yoga Mat Cleaner Spray, 4 fl oz, Cleaning Spray for Yoga Accessories, All Purpose Mat Spray for Gym Equipment, Workout Mat Spray With Tea Tree Oil, Yoga Mat Spray Cleaner, with 2000 Sprays • Amazon Business $12.85 2 $25.70
Diffusers for Essential Oils Large Room 400ml,Essential Oil Diffuser for Home with R/C,Cool Mist Humidifiers for Bedroom,7 Colors Changed & 3 Mist Mode Waterless Auto Off for Office • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Treeworks Triple Note Energy Chime • Music & Arts $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$469.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$539.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.26

Total project goal

$635.06

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