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  • PS 196
  • 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

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Social and emotional learning otherwise known as (SEL) is the process in which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Now more than ever SEL is imperative in the school setting. Never before has this generation of learning been faced with such an overall heightened sense of anxiety. As we continue to face the effects of COVID 19, I want to help minimize the overwhelming feelings, emotions, and stress caused by this pandemic and other everyday triggers. A calm down corner is a designated space in the classroom with the sole intent of being a safe space for my scholars to escape when they are distressed and need to regain their emotional or physical control. This corner will house a sofa, books that target social-emotional needs, positive affirmation signs and posters, along with other calm and inviting elements. Your support and care will help this project come to life and give my scholars a safe place to deal with their emotions. The Dalai Lama once said a "calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health" Please help my scholars find that inner strength and self-confidence as they embark on their learning journey . Thank you in advance for your support.

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Social and emotional learning otherwise known as (SEL) is the process in which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Now more than ever SEL is imperative in the school setting. Never before has this generation of learning been faced with such an overall heightened sense of anxiety. As we continue to face the effects of COVID 19, I want to help minimize the overwhelming feelings, emotions, and stress caused by this pandemic and other everyday triggers. A calm down corner is a designated space in the classroom with the sole intent of being a safe space for my scholars to escape when they are distressed and need to regain their emotional or physical control. This corner will house a sofa, books that target social-emotional needs, positive affirmation signs and posters, along with other calm and inviting elements. Your support and care will help this project come to life and give my scholars a safe place to deal with their emotions. The Dalai Lama once said a "calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health" Please help my scholars find that inner strength and self-confidence as they embark on their learning journey . Thank you in advance for your support.

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