Peace Corners for Progress: Calm Down Spaces in Classrooms
Help me give my students seating, lighting and sensory sand for a safe space to calm down when they're upset.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Natalia's classroom raised $637
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
The primary goal of this initiative is to create nurturing "Peace Corners" or "Calm-Down Corners" within all 16 classrooms at TCS. TCS's student population is 99% students of color, many of whom are unhoused, and most of whom live in extreme poverty. A significant portion of students at TCS have high needs, arising from backgrounds marked by various forms of trauma. These experiences can understandably make it challenging for them to engage fully in a conventional classroom setup.
Establishing peace corners will provide our students with a semi-private space where they can safely regulate their emotions and behaviors without having to leave the classroom.
This approach encourages continuous engagement by minimizing transitions and interruptions, which can be particularly beneficial in helping students swiftly refocus and reintegrate into the learning process. Our goal is to teach students how to work through hard feelings and build resiliency. Supporting this project means believing in every child's potential to overcome challenges and thrive in their learning journey.
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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