Past projects 2
Calm Corner for 8th Graders
Funded Sep 25, 2024The calm corner has been a success for all my students. Students use the corner to relax from the stressful day at school or just to take a mental break when they complete classwork. Students noticed everything in the new corner immediately and were super excited. They were eager to sit on the bean bags, they wanted see all the lamps, read the new posters and use the coloring books.
This corner has been vital in the classroom, strategies in the posters have helped them develop coping skills for stress, anxiety, or frustration.
I want to continue encouraging more students to use the corner. For the reason, future activities in class will include the calm corner.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Moran
Snack Before a Big Task
Funded May 7, 2024I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations of the granola bars and juices. Your contributions reflect a strong sense of community and compassion, and they made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. The response of my students was often subtle, but still appreciative. They expressed gratitude verbally or with a simple nod, but their body language, relaxing or smiling, often showed how much they appreciate the gesture. Offering snacks before the SBA created a more relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. I noticed that giving them a treat before the big test helped students feel more connected to the classroom and the teacher. Their attitudes toward the test changed in a positive way.
Even though the snacks online lasted for the first week of testing, the support you've shown not only helped fulfill the immediate needs of my students but also inspires others to give back in their own ways. I look forward to continue doing this project again with my new set of students. Your kindness is truly appreciated and speaks volumes about the positive impact you are committed to making.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Moran
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 18 other donors.