Calming Area

Funded Jan 11, 2023

Our classroom is thriving with our new calming area, flexible seating options, and self-regulation tools! The students' hearts were filled with joy at their first sight of all the wonderful additions to our classroom. They were beyond thrilled to use the various calming and self-soothing activities and tools. I remember the first time all students were using their designated flexible seating option. All were happy, comfortable, focused, and on task. A teacher's dream!

Now, when students are experiencing strong emotions, I can offer them a visit to our calming tent, and better yet, they are becoming more adept at acknowledging their feelings and asking for time in our calming tent, when needed. Students especially love the fluffy pillows to help them self-soothe and enjoy manipulating the sensory tubes. The "Little Spot" books and "Ninja" self-awareness books are invaluable resources that help teach these little ones how to spot and sit with feelings and gives them many strategies to work through them.

Thank you again for all that your generous donation provided for our classroom. The students feel valued, loved, and supported with these resources and tools. Your thoughtfulness is helping my students learn life skills that can positively enhance the relationship they have with themselves and others for the rest of their lives.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Barraza