I teach elementary special education. I work with a diverse population of learners. Each child has innate strengths as well as areas of needs. My students have a wide range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, Autism, emotional/behavioral disabilities, hearing impairments, and speech and language. I also teach students that have been exposed to trauma.
I strive to empower children to use their strengths to overcome adversities.
My students learn to advocate and use tools to cope at a young age which is essential to become an independent learner. Too often I witness learned helplessness in special education. Learning to advocate and ask for help is an essential life skill.
My Project
School is designed to be a safe atmosphere for students. Sometimes it is the very place where our children feel safe enough to release and let all their emotions flood out. It is my goal to create a calming area within my room that all students have access to. The expectations put on students today are too much. Kids need a break and they need to know it's acceptable to take one. Coping skills are essential to functioning in society. We need to help shape the whole child.
Students that feel a sense of security, communicate with staff and form relationships score, higher on tests.
Too often teachers dictate so much of a child's day. I believe we must start empowering a student to understand his emotions and be mindful of his body. Creating a calming space will start this process.
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Sofa Sack - Plush, Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair - Memory Foam Bean Bag Chair with Microsuede Cover - Stuffed Foam Filled Furniture and Accessories for Dorm Room - Charcoal 3'
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SANHO Yopo Dynamic Movement Sensory Sox Body Sock, Large,9-12 Years Old, 56''LX28''W Blue
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Find it Games - Kids Version - The Original Hidden Object Search Adventure
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YUE ACTION Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer for Sensory Toys, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Calm Relaxing Desk Toys, Anxiety Toys, Autism Toys, ADHD Fidget Toys, Assorted Colors, Pack of 3(Style#1)
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Help Your Dragon Deal With Change: Train Your Dragon To Handle Transitions. A Cute Children Story to Teach Kids How To Adapt To Change In Life. (My Dragon Books)
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Train Your Angry Dragon: Teach Your Dragon To Be Patient. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Emotions and Anger Management. (Dragon Books for Kids) (My Dragon Books)
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Seek & Find - Dinosaurs (Seek and Find)
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Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty 4" Tin - Wizard's Wand - Glow-in-The-Dark Putty, Soft Texture - Never Dries Out
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Where's Waldo? The Wonder Book
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Materials cost
$296.48
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$330.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.40
Total project goal
$389.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$389.33
1 Donor
-$389.33
Donations toward project cost
-$330.93
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