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Ms. Cruz's Classroom

  • Reseda Elementary School
  • Reseda, CA
  • More than three‑quarters 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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  • Outdoor Fun

    Funded Aug 15, 2024

    Thank you very much for your generosity and your support. My students will be happy and are looking forward to using all these great new toys. I can’t wait to see their happy little faces. Donors like you make it possible for children to thrive and succeed in their educational journey.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and one other donor.

  • Calming Area With Visuals

    Funded Apr 3, 2023

    Thank so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting our classroom. I can’t wait to share all the wonderful resources with my students. I know they are going to be excited. The calming corner is an area they use to self sooth and feel a sense a comfort. The visuals is also an important part of their every day learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great®.

  • Calming Corner

    Funded Dec 1, 2021

    My students are really enjoying the calming corner. Whenever they feel upset or frustrated, they know there is a place for them to decompress. and feel safe to do so. For the nonverbal students, they point or just walk to the "calming corner" to relax and/or calm down.

    It is nice to know that people are willing to donate and make such a positive impact in a classroom. My students are learning to express their feelings which is a very important skill to learn during development. They are extremely happy to have this calming corner and I am grateful to everyone who supported this project!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Macy’s and 16 other donors.
The overall goal of a calming corner is to provide children with a space in which they will feel safe recognizing and regulating their emotions in a healthy way. These corners are equipped with comforting objects and soothing materials that can promote mindfulness, breathing and reflection. Having a space designed to support them emotionally and physically helps them feel safe and comfortable, allowing them to let down their guard to process different feelings. Learning how to communicate one’s feelings and emotions can be difficult, but calming spaces such as this help children practice mindfulness and develop skills they need to identify their emotions and communicate them when necessary. Stronger communication skills help them form stronger relationships with others and develop skills in empathy.

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The overall goal of a calming corner is to provide children with a space in which they will feel safe recognizing and regulating their emotions in a healthy way. These corners are equipped with comforting objects and soothing materials that can promote mindfulness, breathing and reflection. Having a space designed to support them emotionally and physically helps them feel safe and comfortable, allowing them to let down their guard to process different feelings. Learning how to communicate one’s feelings and emotions can be difficult, but calming spaces such as this help children practice mindfulness and develop skills they need to identify their emotions and communicate them when necessary. Stronger communication skills help them form stronger relationships with others and develop skills in empathy.

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