Downey, CA
Cultivating Serenity: Establishing a Meditation Garden
Grant Amount
$4,918
Year Awarded
2024-2025
Project Coordinator
Ericka Gutierrez Estrada
Grant Type
Individual
Local Association
Downey Education Association
Focus Area
Garden and Outdoor Learning
About the Project
Our proposal seeks funding to establish a meditation garden within our school premises, aiming to provide our school’s Gardening Club with the opportunity to design and create a serene and rejuvenating space for relaxation and contemplation. Our grant proposal for a meditation garden fosters student agency by involving them in garden planning and maintenance, promoting responsibility and self-reliance. Universal design principles ensure equitable access for all learners. Through student-led initiatives, such as mindfulness sessions and gardening clubs, positive interdependence andcollaboration are nurtured, amplifying studentvoices.The garden strengthens school-wide relations, garnering commitment from colleagues and stakeholders. Parental involvement integrates their strengths into the learning environment, enhancing school-family relationships. Ultimately, we hope to foster resilience, leadership, and collaboration within a supportive ecosystem of well-being and inclusivity.
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