My students need a bench for more seating options during lessons. They'd love taking turns sitting on the bench! Also, 2 stools would allow them a space to sit proudly and share their work.
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My Students
I have the privilege to work with wonderful, curious, creative, and caring 3rd graders in Chinatown in New York City. I teach in an inclusion class (both general education students and students with special needs). It is so wonderful so see all of the students guiding each other's learning throughout each school day, be it in a core academic subject, an art project, or on a field trip.
I teach at a Title I school which is located near several housing projects.
Many of the students receive free lunch. Most of the students speak Chinese and English, and my elementary school is predominantly made up of Chinese, African-American, and Hispanic children. My school puts an emphasis on integrating art into academic curricula, and our students love opportunities to demonstrate what they have learned through art. This past year, my class has been utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through a brand-new computer science program.
My students are always excited to learn new things, use new materials, and have new experiences!
My Project
Kids love options, and how excited will they be when I can offer them the chance to sit on a bench with a nice cushion during a lesson?! A bench for my classroom would allow me to give my students the opportunity to sit not only on the rug, but also on a brand new bench! They could rotate and take turns, so everyone gets a chance! It also helps those children who struggle to sit still on a rug.
In addition to the bench, my students need 2 stools at the front of the classroom for sharing their work!
These cushioned stools would be wonderful when students are sharing their work with their peers! This new seating would make such a difference in my classroom!
More than half of students from low‑income households
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