Nearly all students from low‑income households
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We have just started kindergarten. My students are coming together as a community of learners. We have just created our classroom rules and now are beginning to think about a space to help us when we need to regain self control. My students noticed we didn't really have a space - that is how this project idea was started.
My students want to create a quiet space in our classroom where they can go to calm their body and regain control. Students who sense their bodies need quiet or calm movement can use this space proactively. I will also ask students to use the space when they need to do some self-regulation to get back on track for our classroom activity. The space will be almost enclosed to increase the feeling of safety and to give some privacy. Students will have fidgets to help calm and regroup. I will include visuals about breathing techniques we all know. There will also be yoga cards and a yoga mat for students to use in the calming space for full body movement that will help students regain calm.
My students love engaging and learning through books that we share together. Books that teach mindfulness and calming techniques will help give my students ideas on how to self-regulate their bodies and minds. This is a life long skill that my students can use at school and at home.
I believe by creating this quiet, mindful space in my classroom and by teaching and reading about mindfulness, I will be giving my students tools they will use every day to keep their minds and bodies healthier.
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We have just started kindergarten. My students are coming together as a community of learners. We have just created our classroom rules and now are beginning to think about a space to help us when we need to regain self control. My students noticed we didn't really have a space - that is how this project idea was started.
My students want to create a quiet space in our classroom where they can go to calm their body and regain control. Students who sense their bodies need quiet or calm movement can use this space proactively. I will also ask students to use the space when they need to do some self-regulation to get back on track for our classroom activity. The space will be almost enclosed to increase the feeling of safety and to give some privacy. Students will have fidgets to help calm and regroup. I will include visuals about breathing techniques we all know. There will also be yoga cards and a yoga mat for students to use in the calming space for full body movement that will help students regain calm.
My students love engaging and learning through books that we share together. Books that teach mindfulness and calming techniques will help give my students ideas on how to self-regulate their bodies and minds. This is a life long skill that my students can use at school and at home.
I believe by creating this quiet, mindful space in my classroom and by teaching and reading about mindfulness, I will be giving my students tools they will use every day to keep their minds and bodies healthier.