My students have such wonderful personalities. They stand out in each room they enter. They all have unique stories to tell and I love to hear each and every one of the stories because I know it is what has shaped these students.
Each day, I watch these students try and be as successful as I know they can be, no matter the the circumstances in their lives.
Every day I tell them, "Make good choices. Remember, you can do hard things." Nothing is better than seeing a small smile in response because they know that is the truth.
My Project
While the main focus of my job is helping students adjust behavior to be successful in the classroom, the world is focusing more on mental health and my students are no exception. With the items I have requested, like the lamp and bean bag chair, I will be able to create a safe and calming space for any student who feels over whelmed. As we all know, when a student is experiencing a fight or flight response, the best way to de-escalate the situation is to first create an environment so then we can help the students work through their feelings. The items requested can turn my office into the stress free environment the students need in those times of crisis. The fidgets will allow them to take a mental break from any stress they are feeling as well as provide reinforcement when as goals are met. In my experience, I have also noticed better communication when these fidgets are being used. This communication allows me to get to know my students better which helps my team develop appropriate, individualized plans.
It will be nice for students to know, no matter what choices were made earlier in the day, they will have a space that will allow them a chance to renew, refresh, and get a fresh start.
addlon LED Modern Shelf Floor Lamp with White Lamp Shade and LED Bulb - Display Floor Lamps with Shelves for Living Room, Bedroom and Office - White
• Amazon Business
$52.99
1
$52.99
Big Joe Milano, Medium, Stretch Limo Black Smartmax
• Amazon Business
$52.99
1
$52.99
DECOMOMO Storage Bins | Fabric Storage Basket for Shelves for Organizing Closet Shelf Nursery Toy | Decorative Large Linen Closet Organizers with Handles Cubes (Grey and White, Large - 3 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
Kleenex Professional Facial Tissue Cube for Business (21286), White, 3 Boxes / Bundle
• Amazon Business
Finger Skateboard Ramp Set – Finger Skateboard – Finger Skatepark Kit 16 Pieces – Skate Park Kit Including Skateboards, Ramps, Scooters, Skates, Bikes and Caster Boards – Fingerboard Skate Set
• Amazon Business
$39.95
1
$39.95
Air Wick Plug in Scented Oil Refills, Lavender and Chamomile, Eco Friendly, Essential Oils, Air Freshener, 0.67 Fl Oz, Pack of 10
• Amazon Business
$19.23
2
$38.46
Wire Baskets, Cambond 4 Pack Wire Basket for Storage Durable Metal Basket Pantry Organizer Storage Bin Baskets for Kitchen Cabinets, Pantry, Bathroom, Countertop, Closets (Rose Gold, Small)
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
SONGMICS Cube Storage Organizer, 6-Cube Bookshelf, Closet Organizers and Storage, Modular Bookcase, Storage Shelving for Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office, with Rubber Mallet, Black ULPC06H
• Amazon Business
$29.98
1
$29.98
LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toys for Creative Play; Kids Creative Kit (484 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$28.00
1
$28.00
Emfogo 2-Pack Cork Board for Wall with 16x11Bulletin Boards Decorative Picture Framed Display Board Hanging Cork Board Office White Pin Board Vision Board for Room School Office Bedroom 20-Pushpin
• Amazon Business
$25.95
1
$25.95
Utopia Home Set of 8 Pantry Organizers-Includes Organizers - Organizers for Freezers, Kitchen Countertops and Cabinets-Clear Plastic Pantry Storage Racks
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Temoyj Decorative Pushpins,12pcs Succulent Push Pins,Cork Board Tacks,Bulletin Board Tacks,Thumb Tack Decorative for CorkBoard, Office Organization or Home
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Edergoo Fabric Storage Bins with Lid, Storage Basket with Lid, 2 Pack Collapsible Storage Bins with Handles, Large Storage Bins with Double Lids for Shelf
• Amazon Business
$23.59
1
$23.59
Twinkle Star 200 LED 66 FT Copper String Lights Fairy String Lights 8 Modes LED String Lights USB Powered with Remote Control for Christmas Tree Wedding Party Home Decoration, Warm White
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Command Clear Mini Light Clips, 45 Clips, 54 Strips - Easy to Open Packaging, Decorate Damage-Free
• Amazon Business
$10.71
2
$21.42
Command General Purpose Variety Kit, Various Sized Hooks, Wire Hooks, and Picture Hanging Strips to Hang Up to 19 Items, Organize Damage-Free
• Amazon Business
$18.25
1
$18.25
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Game: Marvel Spider-Man Edition, Connect 4 Gameplay, Strategy Game for 2 Players, Fun Board Game for Kids Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Grandpa Beck’s Gnoming A Round Card Game | A Fun Family Card Game | Enjoyed by Kids, Teens, & Adults | from The Creators of Cover Your Assets | Ideal for 2-7 Players Ages 7+
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Cover Your Assets | from The Creators of Cover Your Kingdom, Grandpa Beck's Games | Easy to Learn and Outrageously Fun for Kids, Teens, & Adults Alike | 4-6 Players Ages 7+
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Finger Skateboards for Kids Set of 12, HOMETALL Mini Skateboard Fingerboards 12 Pieces Finger Toys Pack, Gifts for Kids Children Finger Skater
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Air Wick Plug in Scented Starter Kit, 2 Warmers + 6 Refills, Vanilla & Pink Papaya, Essential Oils, 8 Count
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
AOMGD 3 Pack Macrame Plant Hanger and 3 PCS Hooks Indoor Outdoor Hanging Plant Holder Hanging Planter Stand Flower Pots for Decorations - Cotton Rope, 4 Legs, 3 Sizes
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
JUICY FRUIT STARBURST Chewing Gum, Strawberry, 15 Pieces (10 Pack)
• Amazon Business
$11.90
1
$11.90
EXTRA Polar Ice Sugarfree Chewing Gum, 35-stick Packs (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$11.18
1
$11.18
Hasbro Gaming: Jenga Classic Game
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive]
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Command Clear Mini Light Clips, 45 Clips, 54 Strips - Easy to Open Packaging, Decorate Damage-Free
• Amazon Business
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