Past projects 2
How Are You Feeling? Playing and Learning About Emotions
Funded Apr 3, 2023My students loved the new materials we received due to your kind donations. Many of my students have a difficult time identifying their feelings and self regulating. With the puppet stage, we were able to use the feelings puppets to act out different feelings. They also had the puppets perform to one of our favorite youtube songs by Mooseclumps, called Feelings. The kids loved the puppet stage and are engaged while playing with it.
One of the best items I received was Pawz the Calming pup. One of my students gets angry quickly and had trouble calming down. Now when he starts to get angry, or is angry, he goes to get the calming pup to help him with his calm breathing. This is amazing for this little 4 year old preschool student, and he is so proud of himself and hisself regulation.
In the near future, I will be doing a mini unit about social emotional learning, using the toys, books, and materials that this project provided for my classroom. Thank yo for making this possible.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Walden
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 2 other donors.Feelings and Flexibility
Funded Feb 28, 2019I want to take this to thank each of you for contributing to my project. My Preschool, Kindergarten, First, and Second graders were so excited to see each package arrive. I use the pressure and weighted vests daily. I have seen a positive change in the student that utilizes the pressure vest. It helps him remain more calm through-out the afternoon!
The tent has been tricky for the preschoolers to understand. They want to get in and play, and often do not leave the student alone that needs time to get away and wind down. This understanding will hopefully grow as the year progresses.
I have a little area set up for students to go to that includes the tent, mirror, and bean bag chair. This area is for them to calm down and (with help from an adult) sort out their fillings. There will be a picture of this corner posted. This is one of my favorite areas in my classroom.
At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year approached, I found out that my role was going to change just a little. Last year I was a resource and developmental preschool teacher. This year I am considered a Life Skills/Developmental preschool teacher. I still get to enjoy many of the same students and continue utilizing the things purchased through this donors choose project and again, thank you again for your generosity.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Walden
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose.org Community and 8 other donors.