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These materials that I'm hoping and wishing to get for my class would be wonderful. Why? A lot of children do not have always have the opportunity to help their bodies to stay calm, which can result in moody behaviors, tantrums, and other issues. I think having a designated calming area would be wonderful to have. All children need to feel safe, calm, and connected in order to be ready to engage and learn. Many of my children come to school stressed and upset due to circumstances outside of their control. Mindfulness helps students calm down and find their centers, refocus, and find themselves again. By creating a calming corner, I can give them a place to get themselves together and be ready to learn. A space in the classroom such as this will help meet my students' needs so that they can begin to focus on higher-level needs such as expressing their creativity and learning academic skills. Students don't always know how to calm down, pay attention, and get focused, especially if their brains are stressed or tired. These are skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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These materials that I'm hoping and wishing to get for my class would be wonderful. Why? A lot of children do not have always have the opportunity to help their bodies to stay calm, which can result in moody behaviors, tantrums, and other issues. I think having a designated calming area would be wonderful to have. All children need to feel safe, calm, and connected in order to be ready to engage and learn. Many of my children come to school stressed and upset due to circumstances outside of their control. Mindfulness helps students calm down and find their centers, refocus, and find themselves again. By creating a calming corner, I can give them a place to get themselves together and be ready to learn. A space in the classroom such as this will help meet my students' needs so that they can begin to focus on higher-level needs such as expressing their creativity and learning academic skills. Students don't always know how to calm down, pay attention, and get focused, especially if their brains are stressed or tired. These are skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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