Help me give my students ways to cope with stress by exposing them to stress beads and other stress-reduction tools. Used in combination with therapeutic intervention students will improve on valuable skills.
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
Our school is a career and technical high school. The majority of students are male 20% of our school population is female. We strive to make our school welcoming and supportive of the young professional women who attend our school.
Every month we host a young women summit where our female students are encouraged to meet with the support staff and build connections.
They build their professional skills in communication, problem-solving, and managing school climate in a predominantly male environment. The young women are thrilled with allowing them to form bonds with the other young women in the building plus building lasting connections with the female staff.
My Project
Our young women will be exposed to practical ways to relieve anxiety through the use of sensory items designed to comfort. As they grow, student’s senses are their most familiar and most basic way to explore and process new information. The use of sensory items enhances learning through hands-on activities that stimulate the student’s senses. The use of fun and valuable stress relief tools will assist in skill development and building coping strategies modeled by adult women they trust.
Dealing with such stress can be difficult; it can have severe effects on one’s health and cause strain in relationships.
The benefits of a stress ball are great. Stress causes a great deal of physical tension. Using a stress ball helps to reduce this tension from the body, ensuring that the action benefits your muscles and other body parts. The reflexology theory has proven that vital organs are strengthened by using this technique, as the various organs in the body gain relaxation and strength through the useful function of energy pathways. The use of the ball will enhance blood circulation throughout multiple parts of the body.
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
Pick A Toy Motivational Stress Balls for Kids and Adults (5-Pack) Promote Anxiety and Stress Relief | Motivate and Inspire Students, Staff, Teams | Squishy, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
KELZ KIDZ Durable Pull and Stretch Stress Squeeze Ball - Great and Fun Squishy Party Favor Fidget Toy - Excellent Sensory Relief for Tension and Anxiety (4 Pack, Large)
• Amazon Business
$12.43
1
$12.43
Tangle Therapy Relax for Hand and Mind Wellness (color may vary)
• Amazon Business
$6.87
1
$6.87
Staples 1" 3-Ring Better Binder, White (13403/22710)
• Staples Advantage
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