From Rocky Mount Elementary School to Baker Elementary School and Chalker Elementary School, elementary students across Cobb now have access to sensory rooms that allow them to manage overstimulation and stress so they can focus on learning.

Now, students at Palmer Middle School have access to a sensory, too. The sensory room, which is tailored specifically to the needs of Palmer students, was made possible thanks to Piedmont Church. 

“I am beyond thankful to Piedmont Church for sponsoring our new Palmer Place room. Watching our students walk in today and seeing their faces light up with excitement was so very special,” praised Palmer Principal Shannon Kiger. “Palmer Place will provide calm, focus, and comfort to our students with sensory processing problems. I am forever grateful to our SSA, Allison Castleberry, and Piedmont Church for making our dream a reality.” 

When Palmer students visit their school’s new sensory room, they can explore different calming activities, including a sequin flip wall, liquid floor tiles, a light-up wall, Legos, and more.

“The new Palmer sensory room provides a wonderful environment to help children improve their visual, auditory, and tactile processing skills. By providing a sense of calm and comfort, sensory rooms help children learn to self-regulate their behaviors, which ultimately improves focus and learning,” explained Barbara Truluck, Palmer School Counselor. 

According to Palmer Assistant Principal Joni Myler, sensory rooms serve as safe spaces that help students like those at Palmer thrive and find success. 

Fellow educators agree.

“The new sensory room is a great way to work on social skills. It will help students communicate and interact with others,” added Delicia Seymour, Palmer Speech Language Pathology teacher.

The learning potential made possible through Palmer’s new sensory room is summed up with how Cobb Schools Support and Service Administrator Allison Castleberry’s description.

“The looks of the faces of students and staff visiting Palmer’s Place is pure joy,” the Cobb educator declared.