Classroom Care Corners

Join us in bringing FREE Care Corner kits to classrooms across the city of Chicago! 

Care Corners empower students to tap into their social and emotional needs and access tools to promote nervous system regulation. Research has shown that dedicated classroom spaces for students to practice managing stress and emotions, coupled with corresponding lessons, can help improve students’ focus, reduce stress and behavioral outbursts, and support students in building self-awareness and conflict resolution skills.

Care Corner kits will also include an Educator Wellbeing “First-Aid” Kit because we recognize that educator wellbeing is vital for student success.

If you are a teacher in the Chicagoland area interested in receiving a Care Corner kit for your classroom, please fill out the form below.

Applications for Fall 2023 are now closed. Please fill out the form below to hear about future opportunities.

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FAQs

  • Care Corners will include items that are tailored to the developmental stage of the students in the classroom. Items may include:

    • Low-Light Plant

    • Weighted Stuffed Animal or Lap Pad

    • Sensory Jar

    • Noise Canceling Ear Covers

    • Essential Oils

    • Fairy lights

    • Visual Resources

    • Fidgets

    • Picture Books

    • Crayons

    • Guided Activities/Reflections

    • Sand timers

  • The Educator Wellness “First-Aid” Kit Includes:

    • Lavender Oil Roller

    • Pocket Stone

    • Herbal Tea

    • Guided Stress Management Activities

    • Positive Affirmation Cards

  • In addition to receiving all of the materials needed to set up a Care Corner in their classrooms, teachers will receive a digital implementation guide to ensure they are set up for success and students receive the full benefits.

  • Our goal is to fulfill all requests, however they will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kits will be delivered to classrooms the week of November 13th.