Mrs. Rivera's Classroom Edit display name

Young Women's Leadership School
Bronx, NY
Nearly all 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

Support her classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

Monthly
One-time

Support Mrs. Rivera's classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

Monthly
One-time

Give to a project to support this classroom.

Current requests

Counselor Calm Down Corner

Help me give my students the calm-down corner they deserve because school counseling offices are often a place of refuge for students, and we strive to make them feel comfortable and safe.

Mrs. Rivera

Young Women's Leadership School•

Bronx, NY

4 donors so far
$269 still needed

Past projects 1

Safe Space for All!
Funded Feb 15, 2019
What an impact your generous donation has made on my students every day! My goal with this project was to create a space that could be a haven for my students. With the help of you this was most certainly achieved! As soon as my students walked in and saw the chairs and table set up they couldn't wait to hang out there. When there are students who are upset or stressed or just need a good cry they go directly to the calming corner and immediately begin to feel better.
The punching bag has been a huge hit. Students who aren't real "talkers" often come in to hit the bag to relieve some stress and get some nervous energy out. In the process of letting go of some of their feelings they begin to open up and we are able to have a great talk about what is going on with them and how we can make things better. It has even inspired some students to join a local teen boxing program that pairs them up with mentors and community service opportunities! What a win!
By transforming this space I have seen an increase in the students I see every day. Kids know this is a space for them to just be! They have even made suggestions for possible things to add to the room and I have lots of ideas for future projects. We all have you to thank!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Rivera

My students love stress relief toys. Students with stress and anxiety benefit greatly with things they can fidget and play with. It often makes them feel more comfortable and open to talk. The Thinking Putty and Desk Sculpture are great at keeping hands busy and getting some nervous energy out. The punching toy is great for students with excess energy throughout the day or for students who are working through angry feelings. Additionally, I am looking to stock the office with some essentials our students may need but don't know how to ask for. Making things like soaps and toiletries available in baskets throughout the room will make them accessible to all. The baskets will also be used to store markers, colored pencils, coloring books and workbooks I keep around the office for students who want to draw or color as a calming activity. The chairs and table will help to make the room feel more like home. The oils will help provide some aromatherapy. When students are in an environment where they are comfortable they are more likely to express the feelings they may have and feel safe enough to work through them.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Mrs. Rivera's Classroom Edit display name

Support her classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

Support Mrs. Rivera's classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

Current requests

Counselor Calm Down Corner

Past projects 1

Safe Space for All!

About my class

About my class

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Mrs. Rivera's Classroom Edit display name

Support her classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

Support Mrs. Rivera's classroom with a gift that fosters learning.

Current requests

Counselor Calm Down Corner

Past projects 1

Safe Space for All!

About my class

About my class

Share this classroom

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.