Daily Contest! The first contributor each day (as recorded in Pacific Standard Time) will receive a little extra surprise mailed with their perk!
Short Summary
The research on the benefits of meditation is overwhelmingly positive
on many fronts. Millions of adults practice meditation daily,
including the highest achievers of wealth and success such as athletes and
executives. We know that children are able to learn new things rapidly
and that most habits are developed while we are young, so why not teach
this valuable skill early?
What benefits would teachers and parents like to see for their students?
- More focus in the classroom
- Better grades
- Emotional balance
- Ease of test taking, with higher scores
- Stimulation of creativity
- Higher self-confidence
- Decrease in ADD & its disruptions
- Improved athletic performance
- Goal setting and achieving
These are just some of the benefits available by using meditation as a tool in the classrooms!
What We Need & What You Get
Here are some of the estimated costs in publishing a book/CD set, and some perks we can offer to our contributors:
- $1,000 for book editing and revision - we are hiring a professional to make sure this product is top-notch!
- $1,500 for CD production - professionally recorded, edited & produced, the CD will contain an audio version of the book, as well as a variety of meditations appropriate for pre-school through 2nd grade age groups.
- $2,500 for book illustration - an experienced illustrator will bring the book alive with full-color artwork to appeal to the target age group!
- $1,000 for book cover design and layout - this is a critical component for any book published to help it stand out from the crowd!
- $9,000 publishing package - this will help us to secure a publishing house which will print, promote, and market the book worldwide!
- $3,000 to get books into schools! This will include a focused effort of getting the book into at least 25 classrooms in multiple states!
- $1000 to create, publish, and maintain a dynamic website to further this living, growing movement!
- $1,000 to incorporate and apply for non-profit status for Meditation IN Education! This non-profit organization will be the distribution arm of the movement, getting books and CDs into as many classrooms as possible!
- Additional funds will be needed to help cover the cost of delivering the perks, unforeseen expenses, etc, and together, I know we can do this!
- We are offering many exciting perks for our contributors! The book author already has several meditation CDs produced and available to be sent out in mid-December. Get a great perk for yourself, and one to give as a gift for the holidays! The meditation CDs will be gift wrapped and mailed (within the US) according to your specifications!
- Another great perk is the Book/CD set itself, signed by the author with a personalized gratitude note for you. Plus, each book/CD set advance purchased as a perk will also allow one to be donated to an eager classroom of kids! Delivery time of this perk is estimated to be mid-2014, it all depends on the publishing process.
- Receive the perks AND get public acknowledgment for your company when you become a Gem Sponsor for Meditation IN Education! Show the world that you are committed to making a difference in the world, when you are listed on our website's Gem Sponsor page...we couldn't do it without you!
- All donations raised toward our goal and beyond will absolutely be used to fund the movement of Meditation IN Education...this is just the beginning!
The Impact
Our next step: To publish a
series of books with companion audio CDs, age-appropriate for every
grade level! The goal is to also benefit the teachers, so all that is
required by them is to push the “play” button. Most teachers will want
to enjoy the meditation time themselves, along with the students! The
subject and length of the meditation will vary according to the grade
level. At no time will our meditations influence the belief systems of
students from a religious or spiritual perspective. Our goal is to
improve the physical, mental and emotional well-being of each student…
and their teachers!
The ripple effect: Imagine
a world of adults who have learned and practiced the powerful tool of
meditation from an early age, resulting in greater mental clarity &
emotional stability, higher goal achievement, better relationships, and
quite simply more joy! This world is completely possible, and it all
starts with one small step, one classroom at a time!
Other Ways You Can Help
Be our cheerleader! We know some of you want to contribute more financially but may not be able to right now... you can help tremendously by promoting this fundraiser! Give others the gift of getting involved by simply sharing with them... Please share us with your various networks:
- Facebook
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- Friends & Family
- Co-workers & Bosses!
- Use the Indiegogo share tools, its easy!
Thank you for being a part of this life-changing movement!