Help me give my students a chill out space (Zen Den) to self calm during periods of anxiety. I want to provide tools to help them learn to manage anxiety and deescalate emotions during times of stress/distress.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Julie's classroom raised $597
This project is fully funded
My Project
The Zen Den will be a semi-private safe space for high schoolers to chill out and work to regulate their emotions during periods of stress.
The goal of the project is to help students recognize signs of distress in themselves and then learn to utilize mindfulness tools and techniques in the Zen Den to regain calm.
By providing tools to help the students self-regulate, they will be better equipped to handle future stresses, both at school and at home.
The space will feature comfortable seating and soothing lighting and sounds to promote calming. Light covers will help soften the overhead lighting in our schools and a bubble lamp will provide both ambient light and soothing sounds. A partition will divide the space from public view but allow a teacher or counselor to be close by if the student needs further assistance. Mindfulness prompts, fidgets, and breathing exercise support will also be available to help students gain emotional regulation skills.
Students at our high performing high school regularly report anxiety but few are actively receiving mental health support from outside the school. It is our hope that the Zen Den will increase student's 'emotional vocabulary' and be more self-aware and able to help themselves and friends in times of stress.
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
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How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$596.14
2 Donors
-$596.14
Donations toward project cost
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