Past projects 2
Bring Some Color to Special Needs Education
Funded Dec 7, 2024For our students with special needs, social-emotional learning can be a complex journey. The use of colored materials has been proven to have a profound effect on learning and engagement. By utilizing color in visual aids, lesson materials, and emotional regulation tools, we can create a more stimulating learning atmosphere that appeals to our students' diverse sensory experiences. For example, using colors to represent different emotions—such as red for anger, blue for sadness, or green for calm—provides a tangible way for students to identify and articulate their feelings. This helps them to better navigate and manage their emotions effectively.
Having a colored printer has revolutionized the ways in which we present materials. Students are more engaged when the content is colorful and visually appealing. This technology allows us to create customized worksheets, social stories, and visual schedules tailored to individual learners' needs. The ability to instantly print engaging materials means we can swiftly adapt lessons based on real-time student feedback. Many students have responded positively to learning materials that are vibrant and multi-sensory, enhancing retention and understanding.
Particularly, we have seen remarkable progress with students like ****and ****. ****, who previously found it challenging to express her emotions verbally, has embraced the use of color-coded emotion charts, which have allowed her to better communicate how she feels. The colorful, visual cues serve as a bridge for her to interact socially with peers and teachers. ***, who often struggled with concentration, has shown considerable improvement in his engagement levels when using color-coded task lists. The clarity and appeal of colored tasks have helped him remain focused and motivated throughout his work.
In conclusion, the addition of a colored printer has not only enriched our learning materials but has also nurtured the emotional growth and engagement of our special needs students. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity, and we look forward to continuing to see the positive outcomes.
Thank you for your ongoing support in making a real difference in our students' lives.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Elias
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 11 other donors.Understanding and Regulating our Emotions
Funded May 13, 2024Our students have returned back to school, and our new resources have already proved to be a huge hit! The jelly fish lamp is a fan favorite, helping to de-escalate children when they come in dysregulated; it even helped soothe one of our 3 year olds for nap time. The cloud clay is helping our students with sensory needs, many of them saying how satisfying it is to touch. It's is amazing watching the children touch new things, with their hands and feet to allow them the opportunity to engage in social emotional learning during their counseling sessions.
When we are regulated, we are calm, and when we are calm we can communicate!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Elias
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.