Past projects 3
Mrs. Sepp’s SEL Stars: Resources for Social Emotional Learning
Funded Sep 18, 2024I am overwhelmed by generosity in support of my special education classroom. Through this project I request books for read alouds during social skills lessons. Books play a crucial role in developing social-emotional learning (SEL) and social skills for students with disabilities. They model appropriate social behaviors and emotional responses through relatable characters and narratives. By exposing students to diverse perspectives, books foster empathy and understanding. They also enhance vocabulary related to emotions and interactions, improving communication skills. Additionally, books can serve as discussion prompts, allowing students to explore feelings and conflict resolution. Characters with disabilities provide representation, promoting self-acceptance and resilience. Overall, these books offer structured opportunities for practice and growth in social skills within a supportive environment.
Thank you again for your commitment to learning and supporting students and educators💜”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Sepp
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 2 other donors.A New Space to Grow
Funded Jul 20, 2024We are a few weeks into the school year and I am so happy to share photos of our "new space to grow". Please see below for how your support impacted our classroom.
Classroom decor - wall display outside classroom, new bulletin borders and matching plant posters, door decor with student names, new string lights, greenery wall, new rug for carpet time
calm corner - new rug and weighted blanket
Teacher organization - hexagon bulletin boards, stackable paper trays, drawer cart
Student supports - seat sacks, sign stands for visual/expectations at centers
Some items were unavailable at the time the project was funded and I was able to select replacement items with the funds to support our needs
- laminating sheets
- variety of stickers for reinforcement
- bulletin border storage
- file folders for lesson material organization
- Headphone adapter for new iPads”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Sepp
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Donor and 8 other donors.Bee Flexible (2)
Funded Jun 29, 2021Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my students. These new flexible seating options have greatly improved focus and engagement in my students' independent work. These seats also gave students with the opportunity to be responsible and accountable. If the seats were not used properly, they lost the privilege to use them. If they were not safe and damaged the seats, they understood the rest of the class would not be able to use them.
I get to work with some very extraordinary kids and they were overjoyed to receive and try something new. Although I cannot include pictures of my students utilizing these materials, please know they are used frequently and appreciated by all in our classroom.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Sepp