The Wolverine Oasis to Social and Emotional Learning Success!
Help me give my students flexible seating (bean bag chairs and a tablet arm chair), and sensory items to support social and emotional learning. These items will be the first installment to get the Wolverine Oasis started.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Key's classroom raised $1,434
This project is fully funded
My Project
Social and emotional learning (SEL) continues to be an important part of education and human development. The main outcome of social and emotional learning is for students to learn how to establish and maintain healthy relationships in an environment that is safe and positive. Educators are now faced with the task of teaching SEL skills and strategies to students of all ages.
The most important skill students can develop and build upon through various experiences is self-efficacy.
Having confidence in themselves is important and having self-efficacy allows students to problem solve on their own. It is important for students to be in control of their emotions. In order for this to happen, students need to be self aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Once recognized, students will begin to understand how those traits can affect their personal relationships.
Deciphering thoughts and feelings through conversations, self assessment, and calming strategies continue to play important factors in dealing with SEL.
Providing a calming space while having the necessary tools such as flexible seating, sensory objects, and conversation starters will allow students to establish and maintain healthy relationships, be in control of their emotions and encourage self-awareness. There is always an added plus knowing there is a place to complete work in a comfortable safe space when needed.
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
Flash Furniture Leather Guest Chair, Black (BT8217BKCS)
• Quill.com
$463.99
1
$463.99
Big Joe Milano Beanbag Chair Espresso Large Blazer
• Amazon Business
$149.00
1
$149.00
Simpli Home - Artisan SOLID WOOD 21 inch Wide Square Transitional End Side Table in - Black
• Best Buy Education
$121.05
1
$121.05
Homguava Bean Bag Chair Memory Foam Pre-Filled Bean Bag Sofa Stuffed Bean Bag Couch BeanBag Lazy Sofa Chair for Adults for Gaming, Reading & Relaxing (Faux Fur, Brown)
• Amazon Business
$98.99
1
$98.99
Senseez Trendables Hooded Vibrating Pillow - Lightweight
• School Specialty
$45.22
2
$90.44
Calm Strips: MINDFULNESS 60-Pack Sensory Tools (fidget toys, social emotional learning, mental health stickers, calming corner fidgets for teens)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$90.00
1
$90.00
Trademark Innovations 30.5" Wood Curved Lap Desk Table Tray with Handles for Laptop (Dark)
• Amazon Business
$49.96
1
$49.96
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$19.59
2
$39.18
Lava® Lamp - 14.5" Cosmic Wave - The Original Motion Light - Purple Wax and Blue Liquid - Item #2633 (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$29.91
1
$29.91
Really Good Stuff Social-Emotional Learning Conversation Cards for The Classroom or Home-Help Kids Discuss Emotions with Strategies & Activities
• Amazon Business
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