Calming Area

Funded Feb 22, 2023

I would like to thank you for funding my project. My students who feel that they need to regulate their emotions now have a semi-private area in the classroom. They have books that relate to feelings and how to deal with them and they have sensory toys that help them calm down. They get to sit in the canopy that was also part of the funding and sit in the very cushiony pads.

When my students first saw the box arrive they were very curious to know what was in the box. Once they saw what was inside they were excited. I gave everyone an opportunity to look at the books and play with the toys. Then I made sure to explain to them the purpose of the calming area by letting them know that it is okay to have emotions but know how to identify them and how to regulate them.

The calming area seems to be working, thus far. My next steps are going to be to set up a listening center in the classroom and have readily available books with audio for students to follow along.

I would like to thank you again. I truly appreciate your donations.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Chavez