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My students are amazing, little human beings! They deal with a lot of stress at home as they live in an urban community that is not very affluent. They struggle with stress management and using calm-down strategies. It is hard enough to learn how to multiply fractions or write essays, but it is even harder when they walk in the door with a lot of baggage. I want to further create a calm and safe environment in my classroom. Tools like the fidgety-feet chair bands or the wobble cushions will help students to destress and focus. The privacy desk boards will help my students feel safe and given a sense of privacy. The mindfulness and calming tools and games will help them learn how to handle stressful situations both in school and at home.

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My students are amazing, little human beings! They deal with a lot of stress at home as they live in an urban community that is not very affluent. They struggle with stress management and using calm-down strategies. It is hard enough to learn how to multiply fractions or write essays, but it is even harder when they walk in the door with a lot of baggage. I want to further create a calm and safe environment in my classroom. Tools like the fidgety-feet chair bands or the wobble cushions will help students to destress and focus. The privacy desk boards will help my students feel safe and given a sense of privacy. The mindfulness and calming tools and games will help them learn how to handle stressful situations both in school and at home.

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