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  • William S Talbot Elementary School
  • Gainesville, FL
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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The use of hands-on materials in the classroom will help promote learning. Using the Playmags 100 Piece Super Set will emphasize the correspondence between 2 dimensional shapes and 3-dimensional shapes. The students will be able to explore how 2-dimensional shapes can be used to create 3-dimensional shapes. Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Pattern blocks makes it easier for the teacher to show how smaller shapes are used to make lager shapes. The students can explore this concept independently by using the PlayMontster Foam magnetic pattern blocks. Educational Insights AlphaMagnets Color-Coded letters, ETA hand2mind Alphabet Awareness Linking Letter Cubes and Play-Doh Shape and Learn letter stampers are a variety of materials that allow the students to experiment with phonics and word building. When students are engaged they are more likely to remember material that is being taught. By providing hands- on experiences in a comfortable, flexible environment the students are able take ownership in the learning process. They become inspired to learn independently. Students also need to be comfortable and free from distraction while learning. The ECR4Kids Surf Portable Lap Desk is one option for students who struggle with staying seated while working. This seat allows the students to wiggle and move without the risk of falling from their chair or making distracting noises with the chair. It is lightweight and portable making it easy for a student to choose a quiet space in the classroom to work. Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands allow students to move and stem without making distracting noises for the other students around them. These items will enhance the learning environment tremendously.

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The use of hands-on materials in the classroom will help promote learning. Using the Playmags 100 Piece Super Set will emphasize the correspondence between 2 dimensional shapes and 3-dimensional shapes. The students will be able to explore how 2-dimensional shapes can be used to create 3-dimensional shapes. Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Pattern blocks makes it easier for the teacher to show how smaller shapes are used to make lager shapes. The students can explore this concept independently by using the PlayMontster Foam magnetic pattern blocks. Educational Insights AlphaMagnets Color-Coded letters, ETA hand2mind Alphabet Awareness Linking Letter Cubes and Play-Doh Shape and Learn letter stampers are a variety of materials that allow the students to experiment with phonics and word building. When students are engaged they are more likely to remember material that is being taught. By providing hands- on experiences in a comfortable, flexible environment the students are able take ownership in the learning process. They become inspired to learn independently. Students also need to be comfortable and free from distraction while learning. The ECR4Kids Surf Portable Lap Desk is one option for students who struggle with staying seated while working. This seat allows the students to wiggle and move without the risk of falling from their chair or making distracting noises with the chair. It is lightweight and portable making it easy for a student to choose a quiet space in the classroom to work. Kick Bands Bouncy Chair Fidget Bands allow students to move and stem without making distracting noises for the other students around them. These items will enhance the learning environment tremendously.

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