Issued

2021-2022

Type

Classroom Tools

Amount

$1,737.00

Reach

All students at Prairie Creek Elementary

Applicant(s)

Michelle Adler

Description

This year Prairie Creek Elementary School is making a dedicated and intentional push towards implementing Trauma Informed Practices (TIP). We’ve learned about Zones of Regulation (see zonesofregulation.com for more information) and nearly all classrooms are implementing this simple system to help kids identify their emotions and aid in learning readiness. Calm Down Corners are our next step in understanding and utilizing TIP.  Calm Down Corners give students a place to go when they recognize they’re not in good head space, not completely regulated, and need some time to work back into a “green brain that’s ready to learn.” According to Action for Healthy Kids (2019), “A calm down corner is a designated space in a home or classroom with the sole intent of being a safe space for a child to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control. These spaces are equipped with comforting objects and soothing materials that can promote mindfulness, breathing and reflection.”