Calming to Success!

Funded Sep 18, 2024

Thank you so much for making this project come to life! I would not have any of the sensory items and calming toys without your support! My students use items such as the fidgets daily to help regulate their emotions. Students are drawn to the slinky and enjoy discovering new ways to use it. Thanks to the addition of the pillows and fuzzy gray rug, students are able to relax more comfortably under the tent. For my small groups, students love to make their own sensory bottles with the washable glitter glue.

As soon as I received all of the items, students quickly noticed the new additions to the classroom. Students frequently ask for a fidget, or to use a stress ball or silly putty to help them with emotion regulation inside and outside of the classroom. Some students have also taken interest in the punching bag and ask to use it when they are feeling mad or angry. The items received offer students comfort, support, teaches them how to recognize their emotions and learn a variety of ways to cope.

For future small and individual group lessons I would like to work with students on self-esteem. This project will include items such as beauty and hygienic products for students. The goal for this next project is to help improve the self-confidence and self-image of students who may be lower income or may be experiencing low self-esteem. Thank you donors for helping me make an impact on the children of our future! I hope to continue have your support in the future!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Carroll