This Is ME!

Funded Feb 6, 2023

Thank you for your generous contributions to support the students in my counseling group. I work with many students with and without special education needs that have self-esteem issues, finding self-worth and have problems "getting along" with peers and adults because they feel like they are "picked on".

During counseling, we often work on coping skills to help address their individual goals. Often, students will use drawing or some type of artwork to help them cope with their individual issues. The items purchased through DonorsChoose has helped the students see how their individual talents can be visible to others. Students are also proud of their own accomplishments because it is concrete (they see it) and not some abstract concept.

The students and I needed a lot of time to get to "know" and use the cutting machine...and we are still in the beginning stages. However, they were able to work through the basics and found enjoyment in their own creation.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Smith