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Ms. Shanti from Dorchester, MA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yoga Classroom

Help me give my students all the supplies we will need for the coming school year!

  • $2,516 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

There is little that brings me more joy than hearing the word "Namaste" uttered in the hallways of a public middle school. I teach yoga as an elective in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. It is a wonderful program incorporating SEL practices, mindfulness activities, and physical movement to help our students access a safe space both within the school community, and within themselves.

According to the school's website, almost 80% of our students come from low-income families.

Many of my students are English Language Learners. Each one of them comes to school with a unique set of challenges and skills. It is a joy to introduce yoga into their day and into their lives.

My Project

This will be my third year teaching yoga as an elective class for Boston Public Schools. I am thrilled that the yoga program is continuing, and need your help to get all the materials my classroom needs for a productive school year.

I have selected all new mats, mat wipes, and cleaning supplies for the room.

I am especially excited to be purchasing two enormous Jenga sets, which we will adapt into Yoga Jenga. In addition to yoga supplies, I have selected cleaning supplies and other items that will help the room be safe, efficient, and productive. It is an enormous ask, and I am hoping that the project will be funded and the items shipped before the end of summer.

Ms. Shanti
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaiam Essentials Thick Yoga Mat Fitness & Exercise Mat with Easy-Cinch Yoga Mat Carrier Strap, Black, 72"L x 24"W x 2/5 Inch Thick • Amazon Business $15.99 40 $639.60
GERMISEPT Multipurpose Gym Wipes & Wellness Center Cleaning Wipes/Cart Wipes (4 Rolls) • Amazon Business $99.90 5 $499.50
MESIXI NO HIGER!!! Genuine Giant Tower Yard Jumbo Hardwood Classic Game, 66 PCs Large Blocks(up to 5ft+) with Enhanced Carrying Storage Bag for Adult Outdoor Toys • Amazon Business $95.99 2 $191.98
Sphere Toy Rings Stretch Expanding Ball Toys Set of 4 – Assorted Colors – Great for Party Favors • Amazon Business $17.39 8 $139.12
Letter Size Paper Portfolios by Better Office Products, Case of 100, Assorted Primary Colors, with Fasteners (Assorted, 2 Pocket Paper Folders) • Amazon Business $29.99 4 $119.96
Brizled Christmas Lights, 300 Count 66ft Incandescent Mini Christmas Lights, Connectable 120V UL Certified Clear Christmas Tree Lights for Xmas, Wedding, Bedroom, Porch Decor, White Wire, Warm White • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
WonderView Yoga Inversion Chair, Yoga Inversion Bench Idea for Workout, Fitness and Gym • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, 25% Less Sugar Variety Pack, 58 Bars • Amazon Business $10.51 6 $63.06
Aozora Balanced Body Headstand Bench- Ideal Chair for Practice Head Stand, Shoulderstand, Handstand and Various Yoga Poses. | Perfect for Both Beginner and Experience Yogis (Black) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
AmazonBasics Pre-sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils, 150 Pack • Amazon Business $12.49 4 $49.96
Winning Moves Games Classic Twister • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Woods 0267 16/3 Vinyl Outdoor Heavy Duty Extension Cord, Waterproof Flexible Vinyl Jacket, 3- Pronged, 25-Foot Extension Cord, 13 AMP, 1625 Watts, 125 Volts, Ideal For Use With Shop Vac, Weed Wacker, Bush Trimmer, Leaf Blower • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59

Materials cost

$1,962.68

Vendor shipping charges

$116.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,138.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$377.32

Total project goal

$2,515.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,515.44

55 Donors

-$2,472.38

Donations toward project cost

-$2,138.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$334.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.06

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$0.00

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