I have been in education for the last 10 years or so now with children and young adults that are considered the "troubled youth", of our nation and cities. This is my most favorite population to serve because I was once the "troubled youth". I have always tried to build my classroom out to be a sanctuary for my students so that when they enter, they feel both safe, but like they are home. I customize it with things so that they can stay focused but also so that when they are having a hard time that day, they have a way to calm their minds and feel some type of peace. Many of my students come from homes where there is nothing but chaos. Parents struggle in incarceration, addiction, many other children, or poverty and they lack in basic needs.
Often when our population of students are dealing with these types of situations at home, they struggle with anxiety and depression in other settings.
Basic life skills like brushing teeth, showering, brushing their hair, or things like that, get put aside because they are in constant survival mode. I want to provide these things so that we can focus on themselves and they can learn that when they are in my room, they are allotted the time, energy, and calmness to take care of themselves. This will in turn help them when they are trying to focus on other aspects. I also included some amazing sensory things like a couple weighted blankets, sensory lights, throw pillows and a couple swings to help with external stimuli that might overwhelm them further. If I can keep their mental health pretty leveled when they are with me, I know the focus will be that much better. Please help me, help them.
More than a third 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
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Total project goal
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How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,192.68
1 Donor
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Donations toward project cost
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