Benjamin Franklin once said, "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Students need to be involved in their learning so that they can take ownership of what they are doing. Students need to get their hands "dirty" by using them to research, create, and make learning meaningful. I will teach about 22 eager, energetic third grade students in my classroom this year. We are a Title I school with 100% participation in the reduced-price/free lunch program. Many of our students have never left the community or experienced anything outside of the area.
All of our students are eager to learn and need experiences that they do not get at home.
We do not have much parental involvement at our school and we are looking to change that. We want parents to associate school with love, learning, and caring. We would like to change parents' points-of-view from the negative experiences they may have had as children, to be able to see the positive experiences we provide their children through rich literature and unforgettable activities.
My Project
A child's learning environment has a direct effect on a student's ability to learn. Today's student requires a learning environment that encourages communication, collaboration, critical-thinking, and creativity.
To create a learning environment that is comfortable for all students, my class is asking for fluorescent light filters, 4 ottomans and a round coffee table to be able to collaborate with one another.
Having the fluorescent light filters will soften the lighting in our classroom, creating a calm work environment and a relaxing atmosphere. The coffee table and ottomans will help create an adult-like coffee cafe atmosphere, where students can work together comfortably. Please help us turn our classroom into a modern cafe!
Nearly all 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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