For this project I am requesting a new circular rug, along with a class set of stools, in order to establish a more comfortable and inclusive space in my classroom for circle discussions.
Mary Davenport writes: "Circle discussions foster community and intimacy in a classroom, and can serve academic and social and emotional purposes." At my school, we feel that the rug is one of, if not the most, important spaces in a classroom and that it needs to be a priority when developing a classroom layout.
While we have designated a space and hold circle each morning, our rug is not currently conducive to collaborative discussions and lessons with the entire class. It also does not provide an alternative option for those students who would feel more comfortable engaging and participating in circle or lessons in a seat or chair, but by doing so would remove them physically from the circle in our space.
If this project is funded, your generosity will bring my vision of creating a new circle time area for my third graders to life, giving my students more opportunities to come together in collaboration and discussion in a way in which they feel comfortable and safe.
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