Restorative Support: An Ancient Idea Inspires Transformative Practice
Help me give my students materials for a safe place to land when they're feeling overwhelmed or in conflict.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wilson's classroom raised $545
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 Students
As students who have spent a significant portion of their middle school experience at home, learning academic lessons from behind a screen, and making emotional connections from behind a screen, the adolescents I come into contact with are hungry for personal connection.
A common desire to be together after so much time apart allows us to learn not only from the curriculum but from each other, making each experience, each interaction, and every moment of each day a learning opportunity.
After spending so much time behind a screen, these children require compassionate guidance as they transition from their home environments back to the busy hallways of middle school.
Most recently, with hesitation not common among middle school students, a 7th grader shared, "I don't know how to talk to my friends; I have learned to depend on group chats and texting, and that is easy. Real face-to-face talk scares me!" I want to continue to create a space where students can come together to practice positive communication skills so that they each feel confident in their ability to make healthy decisions and engage in healthy relationships.
My Project
After teaching middle school English for 26 years, I took an opportunity to transition into a new role in my district. In September of 2021, I came back to school as the Restorative Practice Student Support Facilitator, a new position, inspired by an ancient idea. I continue to be inspired to provide a safe, welcoming place for both staff and students as I settle into this new position.
Simply put, I get to help foster an environment that builds relationships, strives for mutual respect, provides space for open, honest dialogue and decision-making, and encourages individual accountability and responsibility.
The materials I am requesting with this project will be instrumental in providing a safe and welcoming environment where students will be participating in both Restorative Conferences and Community Circles.
More than half of 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
Big Joe Milano, Medium, Stretch Limo Black Smartmax
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Milano Red Smartmax
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Funny Guy Mugs Brand Hacky Sack Imported from Guatamala Set of 6
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Totika Self Esteem Cards and Totika Cube
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$22.00
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$9.99
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CBT Deck for Kids and Teens: 58 Practices to Quiet Anxiety, Overcome Negative Thinking and Find Peace
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$16.19
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Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness , Focus and Calm
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$14.99
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Springbok's 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Pencil Pushers - Made in USA
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$14.95
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Springbok's 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Sweet Tooth, Multi
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Buffalo Games - Pokémon - Eevee's Stained Glass - 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
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Mindful Coloring for Kids
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Playful Patterns Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 6-8, 9-12 (Coloring Books for Kids)
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Materials cost
$417.69
Vendor shipping charges
$8.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.27
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$462.95
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$81.70
Total project goal
$544.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$544.65
3 Donors
-$544.65
Donations toward project cost
-$462.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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