Help me give my students a space to calm their bodies and minds.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Abbott's classroom raised $713
This project is fully funded
My Project
Calm-down corners allow students to be aware of their own emotions. My students come from a wide variety of backgrounds from all over the world. Some are experiencing school for the very first time. Having a comfy, safe and designated space in my classroom will provide them with an opportunity to learn how to identify their emotions so that they can better regulate them.
The calm-down corner will be a space in our classroom where students are able to take a few minutes to decompress, take a breath, and/or think about making different choices.
It will be especially helpful for those who have big feelings that interfere with their ability to focus, and give them a place to process those emotions with distraction or judgement.
Having these items will help me to create the space that is meant to be a supportive therapeutic environment, and will assist my students in acquiring skills in self-calming efforts and self regulation that they can transfer to their daily lives.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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