Funded Aug 14, 2019My students and I are so grateful for your donations to our calm corner project. We use our materials every day to practice strategies and get our bodies ready to learn again. This space has helped my kids understand that everyone has big feelings, and learning to manage them in a safe and appropriate way is an important skill to learn.
One student especially struggled with missing his family after taking a long trip. When he came back to school he was feeling very sad. One of the books in our feelings collection was about exactly that - missing your family! He was able to go to the calm corner and look at the book with a friendly stuffed animal and return to class when he was feeling better.
We have also especially loved the textured pillows. One student who often struggles to sit still and participate in group lessons often sits with one in his lap. Feeling the sensory input of the texture on the pillow helps him focus and be able to participate in class.
These materials have made a huge impact on our class. Thank you so much for donating!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. D.