My students need a variety of calm down tools to utilize in my room such as; thinking putty, stress balls, timers, sensory bottles, and mindful activity cards.
Our students are K-5 and come to us from diverse backgrounds. They are unique and have so many things to offer. However, often times their amazing qualities are overshadowed by their struggles. Research indicates that 1 out of every 4 children attending school have been exposed to a traumatic event that can affect learning and/ or behavior.
Many of our students have experienced one or multiple traumatic events and lack the necessary tools to overcome their strong emotions in a healthy way.
Our students need social/ emotional support just as much if not more than academic support to ensure success as they grow in and out of the classroom.
My Project
My role as the Behavior Coach is to teach strategies and provide my students with the tools to understand and manage their emotions. Our children often need help processing their overwhelming emotions. They often lack the ability to recognize the warning signs their bodies give them when they are about to lose control. It is crucial that our students learn to listen to their body and identify ways in which they can calm themselves.
Although our students typically have the ability to process through their emotions and debrief with a trusted adult in the building, many of them have a difficult time de-escalating and regulating their emotions on their own.
With these tools and strategies, students will learn ways to regulate on their own and decrease the time it takes to get them back to a positive space.
Through this project I hope to be able to offer students a variety of calm down strategies in my room such as; thinking putty, stress balls, timers, sensory bottles, and mindful activity cards to name a few. Every student has a different learning method and the same is true for coping strategies. What may work for one student is not always going to work for another. By offering students alternative methods to de-escalate it will help them to become more aware and engaged in their social-emotional needs.
Zacurate Pro Series 500DL Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor with silicon cover, batteries and lanyard (Mystic Black)
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$18.95
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$37.90
Stamina 36-Inch Folding Trampoline
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$31.64
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$31.64
Dr.Meter EM100 Kids Protective Earmuffs with Noise Blocking Children Ear muffs for Sleeping, Studying, Shooting, Babies 27NRR Adjustable Head Band
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$29.97
Ocean Wave Projector,Delicacy 12 LED Remote Control Undersea Projector Lamp,7 Color Changing Music Player Night Light Projector for Kids Adults Bedroom Living Room Decoration
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$24.95
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Rory's Story Cube Complete Set - Original - Actions - Voyages
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$21.99
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Wood Handle Jump Rope (Colors May Vary) by Constructive Playthings (2-Pack)
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$6.96
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$20.88
Find it Games Kids Version - The Original Hidden Object Search Adventure
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$19.99
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$19.99
Mad Dragon: An Anger Control Card Game
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The Coping Skills Thumball: The Fun Group Activity for Teaching and Learning How to Cope with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger, Stress, Substance Abuse, Negative Thinking, Anger, and more
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Anger Management Thumball - 4 by Youthlight
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$18.99
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Bouncy Kids fidget chair bands (4 pack: green, blue, red, purple) for ADHD ADD Autism and Sensory Needs - Good for hyper active kids who are fidgety
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$17.99
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Mindfulness Matters: The game that uses mindfulness skills to improve coping in everyday life
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$17.99
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$17.99
Asmodee Spot it! Fire and Ice
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$17.97
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$17.97
La Baleza Yoga/Pilates Mat - Onyx, 24" x 71"
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$17.76
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$17.76
La Baleza Yoga/Pilates Mat - Emerald, 24" x 71"
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$17.76
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$17.76
My Moods, My Choices TM Flipbook for Kids; 20 Different Moods/Emotions; Help Kids Identify Feelings and Make Positive Choices
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$17.49
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$17.49
Self-Control Thumball
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$16.95
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Emoji Feelings Thumball - 4"
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$16.95
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$16.95
I'm Not Bad, I'm Just Mad: A Workbook to Help Kids Control Their Anger
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$15.22
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$15.22
Lonnom Sand Timer Set 3 Pack Colorful Sandglass Hourglass Sand Clock 1 / 3 / 5 Minutes for Kids, Classroom, Kitchen, Games, Brushing Timer, Home Office Decoration Timers
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$14.99
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Asmodee Spot It! Holidays
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MasterPieces NFL League Version Spot It
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The Original Fidget - Blue, Green & Black Circle Sequin Pillow Fidget Toy for Sensory Therapy to Relieve Stress and Increase Focus for Adults and Kids. Helps with ADHD ADD Autism by Little Monkey- 3C
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$13.99
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Teacher Created Resources Small Sand Timers Combo, Pack of 8 (20697)
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$12.99
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Empty HB Sensory Bottles, 350mL, Set of 4 Bottles
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$12.85
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$12.85
Mindful Kids: 50 Activities for Calm, Focus and Peace
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$10.39
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$10.39
EMOJI Stress Ball 12 PCS Party Favor Balls (2.5") Squeeze Toy to Release Stress (6 Colors)
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$9.80
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$9.80
5-Pack of Stretchy String Fidget / Sensory Toys (BPA/Phthalate/Latex-Free) - Stretches from 10 Inches to 8 Feet!
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$9.49
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104 Activities That Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, Coping Skills
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Imperial Toy 08110 4 Oz Miracle® Bubbles Assorted Colors
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$4.26
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$8.52
Helect H1037 Fidget Cube Toy Relieves Stress and Anxiety
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$7.99
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$7.99
Temper Tamers In a Jar: Helping Kids Cool Off and Manage Anger
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$7.24
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$7.24
Kid/Adult Magic Rainbow Fidget Toys Ball Cube 3D Puzzle Brain Teaser Stress Reliever
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$6.99
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$6.99
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors
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$6.99
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$6.99
Rhode Island Novelty FUN Emoji Face Squeeze Balls- 12 ~ 3'' Stress Relax Emotional Toy Balls ~ Fun Office Holiday Gift ~ Stocking Stuffer ~ Gag Toy
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$6.10
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$6.10
Caydo 240 Pieces 1 Inch Pom Poms for Hobby Supplies and DIY Creative Crafts Decorations, Assorted Colors
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$5.99
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$5.99
Sooper Beads Water Beads Rainbow Mix, 8 oz (20,000 beads) for Orbeez Spa Refill, Sensory Toys and Décor
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$5.95
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$5.95
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty - Chameleon Hypercolor 2" Tin .47oz
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$5.00
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$5.00
Crazy Aaron's Super Scarab Mini Tin
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$4.99
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$4.99
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty, Twilight, 2'' L, Hyper color
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$4.88
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Crazy Aaron's SO003 Super Illusions ‘Oil Slick’ Thinking Putty Tin, 2-Inch
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$4.67
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$4.67
Materials cost
$598.17
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$637.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$112.44
Total project goal
$749.58
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$749.58
9 Donors
-$373.90
Donations toward project cost
-$319.31
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$54.59
match offer
-$373.92
Match offer toward project cost
-$317.83
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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