Calm Mind - Calm Body Helps Learning for Everybody!

Funded May 10, 2024

Calm Mind and Calm Body Helps Learning for Everybody project has been a valuable social and emotional resource for students at my school. I was able to strategically identify classrooms throughout my school where the calming corners would be most utilized and easily accessible to students. I work in a year round school where teachers rotate in and out of classrooms each 9 weeks - having the calming corner materials stored in bins with wheels will be great for moving! Teachers have positively reported that the calming corners have assisted some of our students to calmly return to classroom activities when their emotions are heightened.

I also have been able to use the materials from the calming bin to assist students in my work. During our first week of school, I worked with 2 particular students who were upset. I immediately offered the fidget materials and Thinking Putty from the calming bins to these students. These materials proved to be extremely helpful in regulating the students emotions and a calm return to the classroom. My long term plan is to write additional grants to have Calming Corners in all classrooms at my school. Thank you again for your generosity towards this grant - our students and staff are so grateful for your support!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Chapman