Past projects 3
Adaptive Equipment for P.E.
Funded Mar 25, 2025We did it! Thank you so much for helping to fund this project. Creative equipment makes all the difference in ensuring all students receive the physical education that works best for their needs. Your donation will help spark a love of movement in so many young learners that they will carry with them throughout their lives.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Feldman
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 17 other donors.PE Calm Down Corner
Funded Oct 7, 2024I write this with immense gratitude! Your donations allowed me to create a calm, safe space for students to use when they need a moment to gather themselves and reflect on feelings during their physical education class.
As you may recall, physical education in elementary school can bring up a lot of different feelings - competition, excitement, frustration, and achievement. With the materials purchased via this donation, students now have the ability to stay within the PE space and still take a quiet moment to gather themselves and re-focus their energy in whatever way best suites them. Students can sit on the comfy bean bag chair or on easily moveable cushions to color/draw a picture, read books, build with jumbo legos, or use a breathing tool. Additionally, they are able to express how they are feeling using the mood board and they have the option of wearing headphones if they need extra help adjusting to the sound levels in the gym.
My students are able to ask me if they need to use the Peace Corner or I direct them to it when I notice they may be in need. It has been a great tool for students to autonomously practice self-regulation, which will be a tool that benefits them for the rest of their lives. These busy diverse New Yorkers will definitely be able to carry the skills they learn from this Peace Corner with them far beyond in PE class!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Feldman
Phys Ed Calm Corner
Funded Oct 2, 2024I write this with immense gratitude! Your donations allowed me to create a calm, safe space for students to use when they need a moment to gather themselves and reflect on feelings during their physical education class.
As you may recall, physical education in elementary school can bring up a lot of different feelings - competition, excitement, frustration, and achievement. With the materials purchased via this donation, students now have the ability to stay within the PE space and still take a quiet moment to gather themselves and re-focus their energy in whatever way best suites them. Students can sit on the comfy bean bag chair or on easily moveable cushions to color/draw a picture, read books, build with jumbo legos, or use a breathing tool. Additionally, they are able to express how they are feeling using the mood board and they have the option of wearing headphones if they need extra help adjusting to the sound levels in the gym.
My students are able to ask me if they need to use the Peace Corner or I direct them to it when I notice they may be in need. It has been a great tool for students to autonomously practice self-regulation, which will be a tool that benefits them for the rest of their lives. These busy diverse New Yorkers will definitely be able to carry the skills they learn from this Peace Corner with them far beyond in PE class!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Feldman
This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 17 other donors.