In our class we strive to build community, help one another solve problems, and in general avoid melt downs. We have a "safe place" in our class, where a student can go if he/she feels sad, overwhelmed, frustrated etc. It has a big cushy chair, oversized stuffed animals and directions for ways to help calm down in a stressful situation. This helps me as a teacher know when a child is "at the end of their rope" and needs some extra care and attention. It also helps ensure that our classroom can stay a safe place for others to learn.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Safe Place
In our class we strive to build community, help one another solve problems, and in general avoid melt downs. We have a "safe place" in our class, where a student can go if he/she feels sad, overwhelmed, frustrated etc. It has a big cushy chair, oversized stuffed animals and directions for ways to help calm down in a stressful situation. This helps me as a teacher know when a child is "at the end of their rope" and needs some extra care and attention. It also helps ensure that our classroom can stay a safe place for others to learn.
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