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My classroom stands out as a safe place for students with extreme behavior issues and backgrounds of trauma. I have worked hard to create an environment where students feel valued, respected, and loved. One of the key features of my trauma-informed classroom is my calming corner with comfy spaces, pillows, blankets, and a variety of calming tools to help triggered students calm down. The goal of the calming corner is for my kiddos to learn when they are on the verge of a meltdown and to utilize that space until they can return calmly and willingly to our learning. My students who suffer from anxiety and angry outbursts slowly learn how to advocate for their needs and to identify their feelings and how to handle them productively! COVID-19 does not allow me to provide the type of calming environment I typically would. My students will not be allowed to share calming supplies, therefore I must provide them for each individual student. This will be a unique school year requiring me to work with ALL of our fifth graders rather than just my own class, so I need to provide calming supplies for approximately 90 students! The social-emotional work I do in my classroom is incredibly important and allows me to have a peaceful, productive environment. I now have the opportunity to bring that to four groups of kiddos this year instead of just one! I have requested my favorite calming tools (kinetic sand squishies, and noise blockers) as well as art supplies that will support me in providing art projects for our entire fifth grade to help them creatively express their emotions. The smooth textures and easy blendability of pastels make them an ideal calming art activity.

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My classroom stands out as a safe place for students with extreme behavior issues and backgrounds of trauma. I have worked hard to create an environment where students feel valued, respected, and loved. One of the key features of my trauma-informed classroom is my calming corner with comfy spaces, pillows, blankets, and a variety of calming tools to help triggered students calm down. The goal of the calming corner is for my kiddos to learn when they are on the verge of a meltdown and to utilize that space until they can return calmly and willingly to our learning. My students who suffer from anxiety and angry outbursts slowly learn how to advocate for their needs and to identify their feelings and how to handle them productively! COVID-19 does not allow me to provide the type of calming environment I typically would. My students will not be allowed to share calming supplies, therefore I must provide them for each individual student. This will be a unique school year requiring me to work with ALL of our fifth graders rather than just my own class, so I need to provide calming supplies for approximately 90 students! The social-emotional work I do in my classroom is incredibly important and allows me to have a peaceful, productive environment. I now have the opportunity to bring that to four groups of kiddos this year instead of just one! I have requested my favorite calming tools (kinetic sand squishies, and noise blockers) as well as art supplies that will support me in providing art projects for our entire fifth grade to help them creatively express their emotions. The smooth textures and easy blendability of pastels make them an ideal calming art activity.

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