Calming Area

Funded Jan 4, 2023

Thank you so much for your generous donation to our class. With your donation, we have been able to implement a calm corner in our classroom to service my 5th grade students.

This calm corner has been a great resource to support our classroom community and social-emotional well-being. My students were so excited to see the boxes arrive. We spent time opening the boxes together and it was so nice hearing them clap and cheer as each item was taken out of its box. They immediately got together and made plans on how to display the items in our classroom.

After setting up our calming area, we worked together to set up our expectations. My students set high expectations for themselves and, at the same time, developed an understanding of what self-regulation is and what the purpose of a calming area is. Our calming area is now a cozy spot in the classroom where students can visit to regulate strong emotions (anger, anxiety, sadness, etc.). It provides them with a safe space to regulate before focusing back their attention to class instruction.

Again, my 5th graders and I appreciate you so much! It meant so much for them to see that our community partners care for them and for their well-being.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Espinoza