Calm Down Corner Starter Kit

Funded Sep 21, 2024

Thank you so much for your generous donation to our "Calm Down Corner Starter Kit." When I showed my students the new self-regulation books and fidgets such as the motion bubbler that were available in the calm down corner, they were enamored! When it was first introduced, the calm down kit was rarely used as there were not many books and other resources my students could use to help them regulate their emotions. Now that our calm down kit has a plethora of student friendly self-regulation resources and fidgets, students are much more willing to ask for a break with the calm down kit when needed.

While all of my students have benefited from the "Calm Down Corner Starter Kit," some specific items that were donated have been especially beneficial to my students with autism. The noise cancelling ear muffs and sensory toys for autistic children have helped both of my students with autism self-soothe when they get overstimulated within the classroom. One of my students with autism has even learned to ask for his headphones and a slinky toy when it gets too loud or he needs a break! Thank you again for your donation to my classroom project. My students will continue to utilize and benefit from the calm down kit for the remainder of the school year!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Simms