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  • Biscayne Elementary School
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Over the summer I participated in a trauma-informed care services training where I learned about the importance of giving students who have been exposed to trauma, or who are unable to focus, the tools they need to deal with their feelings. Without these tools, students' brains are unable to effectively be taught. This results in lowered confidence and self-esteem, which then leads to unwanted behaviors and in turn causes more trauma. I do not want to continue to keep my students in such a vicious cycle. Having this newly acquired knowledge, I am going to use the requested materials to transform the closet in my classroom into a calming room. Having this sensory-rich space within my classroom will allow my students to see our room as a safe place where their emotions are being acknowledged, respected, and that does not put them at risk of feeling ashamed or embarrassed, rather it boosts their confidence and empowers them. Many of my students have been through some very traumatic experiences and are very anxious about this school year. It is almost impossible to help these students reach their academic potential without first addressing and dealing with their emotional and/or mental health. This is the primary goal of my calm closet...to teach them self-care and self-regulation so that they can be happy and successful learners for the rest of their lives.

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Over the summer I participated in a trauma-informed care services training where I learned about the importance of giving students who have been exposed to trauma, or who are unable to focus, the tools they need to deal with their feelings. Without these tools, students' brains are unable to effectively be taught. This results in lowered confidence and self-esteem, which then leads to unwanted behaviors and in turn causes more trauma. I do not want to continue to keep my students in such a vicious cycle. Having this newly acquired knowledge, I am going to use the requested materials to transform the closet in my classroom into a calming room. Having this sensory-rich space within my classroom will allow my students to see our room as a safe place where their emotions are being acknowledged, respected, and that does not put them at risk of feeling ashamed or embarrassed, rather it boosts their confidence and empowers them. Many of my students have been through some very traumatic experiences and are very anxious about this school year. It is almost impossible to help these students reach their academic potential without first addressing and dealing with their emotional and/or mental health. This is the primary goal of my calm closet...to teach them self-care and self-regulation so that they can be happy and successful learners for the rest of their lives.

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