Calming Corner Partition Wall for Social Emotional Learning

Funded Nov 5, 2024

This calming corner board divider is such a wonderful addition to our classroom. Thank you for donating this. It seems to be a very nice addition to our classroom. We have moved the partition around and are having students decide where they like it best. Some days it is on the side so students are still part of the class and some days it goes around the table for a little more privacy.

Students have many things going on in their lives, minds and heads. We are in class and trying to teach them biology. At some times, students need to self regulate and take a break. To realize this comes with practice and maturity. Now, there is an area in the classroom where they can have this break. Students can determine themselves if they need a few minutes to relax from the rigor of the science class. We have some classes with students who have autism and for some of them the demands of the day are very trying and they are overstimulated. If we see this as an issue we may ask some to take a break or many determine that on their own. There is a great deal of discussion during the class. When they are in this area, the teachers know that they do not want to be called upon. The students are not taking advantage of this privilege and have been using it when necessary.

We have expanded this area and also use it to have small group instruction when a few students need a bit more explanation or clarification. It now has 2 very different purposes and is used for a good portion of the day for one situation or another. We can write some scientific information on the boards on one side and have the other side for the quiet, reflective or scribble side.

Thank you for this opportunity to supply the students with this area. The students and teachers in the room are grateful for this area.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Angarola