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The Leopard Calm Down Den: The Pawsitive Outcomes!*
- School:
- Lutz Elementary School
- Subject:
- Character Development
- Teacher:
- Danielle Hearne
- 214251
- Students Impacted:
- 803
- Grade:
- Pre K - 5
- Date:
- August 13, 2024
Investor
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
Rebecca Bray - $224.00
Goal
The primary goal of this project is to create a calm down corner where students can press pause, take a deep breath, and chill out when school gets a little too intense. This corner will be a safe haven filled with comfy seats, sensory/stress relief toys, calming books, and posters with breathing exercises.
Category
Class Furniture - Carpets, choral risers, transitional seating/desks, etc.
What will be done with my students
As the school social worker and go-to person for IEP counseling, I've seen firsthand how helpful a calm down corner can be. It's more than a cozy area - it's a lifeline for students who need a moment to reset and find their balance. By giving students a place where they can work out their emotions in a constructive way, we're setting them up for success both in and out of school.
Students will develop better emotional awareness and regulation skills, leading to improved social interactions and overall behavior. Also, students with sensory processing challenges, anxiety, or other special needs will be more likely to want to come to school if they know there's a space for them to escape.
Benefits to my students
This calm down corner aims to reduce the number of behavioral issues among students referred for counseling by 20% within the first two quarters. We will track and compare the frequency of behavioral referrals/suspensions before and after the Calm Down Corner is implemented.
Budget Narrative
For this calming corner, I will need a soft rug, floor pillows, a floor chair, sensory toys, and posters. These items will be put to use in my office where I meet students for IEP counseling, groups, and attendance. I chose the above items because I believe I will get the most use out of them. The pillows have removable covers for washing and the sensory toys are simple but durable and fun to use.
Items
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Floor Pillows | $59.00 |
| 2 | Bean Bag Chair | $70.00 |
| 3 | Fuzzy Carpet | $26.00 |
| 4 | Fidget Toys | $23.00 |
| 5 | Calming Corner Poster Pack | $15.00 |
| 6 | Color sorting sensory toy | $12.00 |
| 7 | Feelings Puppets | $19.00 |
| Total: | $224.00 |
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