Partin Settlement Elementary School receives $15,000 grant for sensory tools

Partin Settlement Elementary School will use a $15,000 grant to add sensory tools and emotional regulation resources to its classrooms, according to an announcement from The Calm Caterpillar.The initiative is intended to help students recognize their emotions, practice breathing exercises and develop coping skills during the school day.The company’s founder, Sarah Habib, is scheduled to visit the Osceola County school Wednesday, Oct. 28, to deliver the materials and lead training for teachers and staff.What the classroom resources includeAccording to the announcement, the resources include weighted plush toys, handheld breathing tools, expandable breathing balls, emotion-identification posters and mindfulness curriculum guides.Teachers will be able to incorporate the materials into classroom routines to give students opportunities to practice calming techniques.The Calm Caterpillar develops sensory products and instructional resources for schools and families.“Every child experiences b