My students need snacks and a calm environment for a few different reasons. The students with emotional disturbances do well with edibles as positive reinforcements. Also, sometimes they just need some calories to get through.
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 Students
My students have mild and moderate intellectual disabilities and emotional disorders. They are hardened by their exposure to violence, broken homes, juvenile halls, and the glamorization of gangs. My students are learning in a high generational poverty school where their worlds consist mainly of school and the small community they live in. The teachers at my school work diligently to open doors to worlds the students often don't know exist. I work to emphasize the importance of knowledge and learning to my students while integrating social skills in our everyday lessons.
My students are teenagers who experience things no child should ever know exists.
I wish you could see the joy and the gleam in their eyes when they accomplish a goal, on their own, that opens doors to worlds they never knew existed. Our school thrives on providing students the opportunities to dream and to know there is more out there for them than the small world in which they currently live.
My Project
I have included essential oils in this classroom wishlist because my students need a calm environment, also because they often come to class with dirty clothes and poor hygiene. It is my hope that the essential oils will help cover some of the odors that cause the students to feel self conscious.
We all know that food is a necessary component of fuel for the brain.
It is my hope to use the nutrient rich bars to help the students who do not get enough food from home. I would like to have snacks on hand to give to them when I can tell they are behind or fatigued because of hunger. I am hoping to use the candies as incentives for students to stay on task. In a behavioral class that I am taking, we are learning to find what reinforces good behaviors, and I have found that enjoyable edibles are a great reinforcer.
Ultimate Healthy Bar & Snacks Gift Variety Pack Bulk Sampler (Care Package 50 Count)
• Amazon Business
$28.95
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$28.95
InnoGear Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Ultrasonic Cool Mist Diffusers with 7 Color LED Lights Waterless Auto Shut-off, Wood Grain, 200 mL
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Snack Chest Care Package (40 Count) Variety Snacks Gift Box - College Students, Military, Work or Home - Over 3 Pounds of Chips Cookies & Candy!
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Radha Beauty Aromatherapy Top 8 Essential Oils 100% Pure & Therapeutic grade - Basic Sampler Gift Set & Kit (Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Orange, Peppermint, Frankincense and Rosemary)
• Amazon Business
$19.95
1
$19.95
Materials cost
$161.66
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$11.15
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$205.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$36.22
Total project goal
$241.45
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