In our classroom we love to move. Many chants and cheers we do as a class involve movements and yelling math at the top of our lungs! This coming year our big goal is to build classroom community. We have three tables, sixteen individual desks (still grouped) and a small group table used for remediation. I am slowly introducing flexible seating options so they may have better ownership of their personal learning styles.
In this class, we want to foster a sense of unity through sharing thoughts, working as a team and having fun while learning!
My fifth graders are in a critical stage of learning who they are and what they want to contribute as a person to this world. I would love nothing more than to be a facilitator in their personal growth!
My Project
In order to foster a classroom geared towards community, I have majority of the desks in groups along with three tables raised at different heights. My small group table is for intervention/remediation where I would like to use the colorful stools. One table is raised on risers for students who may want to work while standing or sit on the bar stools. There is a table I have taking the extenders from the legs in order for the students to sit on the carpet and work from. The last table is raised a little higher to give the students the options of working on their knees; it is on the carpet.
I want to welcome movement in the classroom and encourage my students' involvement in their learning.
Flexible seating allows students to take responsibility of their learning and choose what option best suits their learning style. I believe in order for us to build a healthy community in the classroom, they must feel comfortable and confident.
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Materials cost
$393.79
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Total project cost
$429.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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Total project goal
$505.53
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Total project goal
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Donations toward project cost
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