Past projects 3
Super Success Center
Funded Aug 18, 2023Thanks so much for contributing to my project! This is a new role/position/classroom for me and it has been such a success. You have played a huge role in that success. My "Success Center" is a place for two types of students: In School Suspension students that have a consequence for behavior and Students that need to calm down from a situation before returning to class. So the fidget toys and books and snacks have been key to the success of this school's climate and culture. This can be especially true for students with ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
We are a high trauma and food insecurity school. Therefore, my calm corner contains simple, quiet activities that students can use to help them learn to identify and manage their feelings. The snacks provide a basic need that most students are not being provided. Benefits of my Success Center have included:
• An outlet for unchanneled energy.
• Improved focus.
• The repetitive movement is familiar and calming.
• Improves readiness to participate in learning.
• Creates a safe space for the student to readjust.
• Supports participation and engagement.
• Helps with interactions that promote skill development.
• Develop social skills with peers.
• Emotional regulation.
• Develop organization skills.
My Success Center allows students to utilize healthy coping strategies to calm themselves down when they are feeling stressed, upset, or distressed. It's a method that allows students to stay in the classroom to self-regulate, allowing them to have less disruptions in their learning time. This means less trips to the nurse's office, counselor's office, or main office!
Thank you again!!! I am forever grateful for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Mckinney
Lifetime Fitness for Our Students
Funded Nov 4, 2022Thank you so much for your generosity! I am always in awe of those that are so giving. My students are going to be able to play more games that will impact their lifetime fitness. My equipment room is going to be nicely organized so that I will be able to plan better for my classes. Thank you!!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Mckinney
This classroom project was brought to life by Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies and one other donor.Lifetime Fitness for our Future
Funded Feb 8, 2022I am beyond words in gratification for your generosity to my project. I cannot wait for my students smiles when they see the new PE activities we will get to learn and experience. You are a blessing and I will many more blessings in return to you. My students will one day grow up and remember the opportunities that they had in Elementary PE.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Mckinney
This classroom project was brought to life by Oklahoma State Department of Education and one other donor.