I have some of the very best students at Red Mountain Elementary. I work with Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade students who receive Special Education services. Our school is especially mindful of inclusion and all of our Special Education students are part of their General Education classroom with their typical peers. However, my students get to work with me once or twice a day for reading or math and once per week for social skills.
Something that we like to focus on is social emotional learning and growth.
We do this through weekly lessons on what it means to be socially and emotionally aware and through daily tasks such as learning new coping mechanisms like deep breathing and even yoga! My goal is to create a safe space for students to learn and grow and I need your help!
My Project
Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and regulate one's emotions and understand the emotions the others. This can be difficult for younger students, students with social emotional needs, students with Special Education services, and students who may not be learning these essential skills in their homes. In order to grow academically, students must feel safe in their setting and learn to understand their own emotions. It is also essential for students to learn to navigate their big emotions, such as frustration, hurt, anger, and even joy! Learning to use sensory tools, emotional regulation techniques, and having a safe place to emote will help students to learn and grow in the classroom setting. This will extend to their home environments; they will continue to carry these essential skills with them throughout life.
With these items, I will create a safe space in my classroom: a calming corner.
The room divider will be used to create separation from the rest of the classroom, to remove the academic expectation from the environment. The saucer chair is for the student to sit in while they are working on regulating their emotions. The dizzy disc spinner provides kiddos who need vestibular stimulation the chance to regulate. The noise cancelling headphones allow the kiddos to block out auditory stimulation that may be causing them stress. The jellyfish light tank provides a calming visual stimulation to help de-escalate a big emotion such as anger or fear. The changing-sequin pillowcases & pillows provide a physical stimulation and calming sensation as the kiddo uses their hands to change the sequins from one color to another; these also provide comfort and when the kiddo hugs the pillows they are provided with another physical sensory stimulation. The other items such as play-doh, magnet letters, etc. will be used for sensory.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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Dizzy Disc Original. Sit and Spin Disk for 3+ year olds up to 150 lbs. Balance, Coordination, Spatial Awareness and Sensory Stimulation Portable.
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$199.00
1
$199.00
Children's Factory-CF900-533B Big Screen Rt. Angle PlayPanel, Kids Room Divider Panel, Free-Standing Classroom Partition for Daycare/Homeschool, Blue
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$174.00
1
$174.00
Urban Shop Folding Saucer Chair with Metal Frame, Black Jersey, 34" Frame
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$40.99
1
$40.99
Snug Kids Ear Protection - Noise Cancelling Sound Proof Earmuffs/Headphones for Toddlers, Children & Adults (Blue)
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$19.75
2
$39.50
COLORLIFE Electric Jellyfish Tank Table Lamp with Color Changing Light Gift for Kids Men Women Home Deco for Room Mood Light for Relax(Black)
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$34.89
1
$34.89
Gamenote Magnetic Small White Board Set - Double Sided Magnet Dry Erase Ruled Lap Boards 9x12 Lined Whiteboard for Kids Student Learning (6)
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$16.99
2
$33.98
Crazy Aaron's Hide Inside Putty Playset - Mixed Emotions Clear Putty with Hidden Pieces - Non-Toxic, Never Dries Out
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$15.95
2
$31.90
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive)
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$24.99
1
$24.99
EDOW Throw Pillow Inserts, Set of 4 Lightweight Down Alternative Polyester Pillow, Couch Cushion, Sham Stuffer, Machine Washable. (White, 18x18)
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$22.99
1
$22.99
Coogam Magnetic Letters Numbers Alphabet Fridge Magnets Colorful Plastic ABC 123 Educational Toy Set Preschool Learning Spelling Counting Uppercase Lowercase Math for 3 4 5 Years Kid(78 Pcs)
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$10.98
2
$21.96
Educational Insights Teachable Touchables Textured Beanbags Squares, Toddler Sensory Toy, Preschool Toys, Set of 20 Beanbags, Ages 3+
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$21.10
1
$21.10
Secura 60-Minute Visual Timer, Classroom Countdown Clock, Silent Timer for Kids and Adults, Time Management Tool for Teaching (Blue)
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$18.99
1
$18.99
LESONG Sensory Toy for Toddlers Kids 12 Pack, Water Beads Toys Anxiety Relief for ADHD & Autism Children, Learning Toys for 3,4-Year-Olds Shapes, Colors Preschool Educational, Bean Bags Stress Toy
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$14.99
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$14.99
Foam Mat Floor Tiles, Interlocking EVA Foam Padding by Stalwart – Soft Flooring for Exercising, Yoga, Camping, Kids, Babies, Playroom – 8 Piece Set, Multi-Color, 12.4" X 12.4" X 0.375" (80-32321)
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$13.95
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$13.95
SquarePie Reversible Sequin Pillow Covers Set of 2, Mermaid Decorative Pillowcases, Magic Color Changing Flip Sequin Throw Cushion Cases, 18x18 Inches Teal Blue and Light Purple
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$13.59
1
$13.59
SquarePie Reversible Sequin Pillow Covers Set of 2, Mermaid Decorative Pillowcases, Magic Color Changing Flip Sequin Throw Cushion Cases, 18x18 Inches Silver and Blue
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$13.19
1
$13.19
ABCaptain Counting Dinosaurs Matching Game with Sorting Cups, Color Classification and Sensory Training Educational Learning Toys Set Gift for Toddlers Preschool Ages 3 Years and up (Dinosaur)
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$10.99
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$10.99
Materials cost
$731.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$771.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$136.23
Total project goal
$908.19
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$908.19
1 Donor
-$908.19
Donations toward project cost
-$771.96
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