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The soft floor cushions have made our safe spaces feel truly welcoming and comfortable, while the snacks have been a vital addition to ensure that no child's learning is hindered by an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nThese sensory tools have already fundamentally shifted how we manage big emotions and daily transitions. Having access to quick, effective self-regulation options means that moments of frustration or overload no longer derail a student's entire day. Just recently, one of my students was feeling completely overwhelmed after a difficult morning. Instead of a potential meltdown, they were able to grab a fidget, take a cushion to a quiet corner, and focus on building a simple Lego structure. Within ten minutes, their breathing had slowed, their body had relaxed, and they were ready to rejoin our group activity with confidence. Knowing we also have the blackout tent ready for when a student needs a dedicated low-stimulation space gives us even more peace of mind.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are going to be foundational as we dive deeper into our current social-emotional learning projects. We are currently working on helping students identify their emotional states and choose the exact tool that helps them get back to a calm, focused mindset. With these flexible sensory resources now integrated into our daily routine, my students are learning essential self-advocacy skills that will benefit them far beyond this school year. Your support didn't just buy materials—it created a safer, kinder, and more supportive environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779370469550,"projectUrl":"project/from-outbursts-to-outcomes-a-sensory-to/10175893/","projectTitle":"From Outbursts to Outcomes: a Sensory Toolkit for Emotional Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2817061_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667490031231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alihughes"},{"teacherId":10432142,"projectId":10092055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. I was so busy this year I did not get pictures of my students with the donations. It really does mean a lot to me for some many to donate that do not even know me. I really enjoy working with these students and it helps to know there are people out there to help support all of us. They really enjoyed all the fun new stuff. They were so excited to see it all. It really help with some of my students to work through their feelings. They talked about the new items and enjoyed the fruit snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1771792564615,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-is-fun-in-my-r/10092055/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Is Fun in My Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10432142_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y599&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785374600097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10432142"},{"teacherId":9414417,"projectId":9536244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the challenging math games purchased for our classroom. The games are some of the first items students go to when all their classroom work is completed. Getting students excited about math and piquing their interest in a plethora of ways is always engaging! Your generosity has made a noticeable impact—students are eagerly collaborating, problem-solving, and discovering new strategies through play. These resources have truly enriched our learning environment, and we are grateful for your support in helping foster a love of mathematics in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude!\r\nMs. Andree","fullyFundedDate":1755792561081,"projectUrl":"project/challenge-me-with-fun-math-games/9536244/","projectTitle":"Challenge Me With Fun Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K Andree","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414417_orig.jpg?crop=1579,1579,x150,y444&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753181631002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414417"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74822","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":487,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":60.0,"schoolId":74822,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Valley View Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Valley View Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/bloomington-public-school-district-271/valley-view-elementary-school/74822"}