Past projects 4
Calm, Cool, and Collected
Funded Aug 21, 2023This project has added so much value to my counseling office and has allowed me to connect with my students better than I could before. I initially had selected these various coping tools to use with my general education students, however, they have proved to be very impactful for my students with special needs. We have several non-verbal students who aren't able to communicate their needs and these tools have helped them to calm down when they are escalated. It is amazing how coping tools can help us communicate with one another! I am so grateful to have these new tools in my counseling office!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carter
Building Positive Behaviors
Funded Feb 15, 2023Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students have enjoyed the behavior incentives so much more than I ever anticipated! The items in this project have helped me to combine positive behaviors with rewards and they have improved behaviors school wide.
My favorite place to implement these tools is during lunch. With over 150 students in a room at once, it can be challenging to manage all of the behaviors. However, these small behavior incentives have helped to encourage positive behaviors and reward students who show up everyday and do the right thing. Thank you again, I couldn't do what I do without you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carter
Counselor's Calming Corner
Funded Oct 18, 2022This project made such an impact in my role as a school counselor because it helped me to create a safe and welcoming environment for my students. Whenever I have counseling small groups or 1-on-1 check-ins with students, they are so excited to visit my office and utilize all of the different items such as the new tent, floor cushions, and bean bag chairs! Having an inviting and cozy space makes my job so much easier because kids feel comfortable the second they walk in! I couldn't have done this without the help and support from Donors Choose! Thank you for making a difference in our lives!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carter
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.Books, Book Buddies, and BIG feelings!
Funded Apr 7, 2022As a school counselor in a Title I school, I have the privilege of working with some of the most resilient students. Many of their lives are full of challenges they should never have to face. My students struggle with poverty, limited access to healthy food and health care, delays in academic progress, and chronic absenteeism. There is no "typical" day for me as a school counselor and it is my goal to always be prepared for whatever struggles may walk through our school doors each morning. That is why building a large SEL focused library is so important.
I use books to communicate with my students very regularly. Books beautifully convey messages that I sometimes can't convey with my own words. Just this morning I sat down with a kindergarten student who lost her aunt to illness and read a book with her that talked about grief in a way that made sense to her. Books are the greatest resource to school counselors like myself.
Thank you for filling my book shelves with books that help me communicate with students. Your generosity helps me everyday and I could never put into words what that means to me. My students deserve futures filled with hope and joy, and because of you, I am able to work towards that everyday. You are changing the lives of my students and I appreciate it so much. Thank you again for donating to my school counseling library!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carter
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 8 other donors.