Our classroom consists of students ranging in age from three to five years old! It has been exciting already to see how much the students have found joy in learning! Our classroom is a very special place where learning is hands-on, exciting, engaging and student-focused.
The classroom design has been intentionally created to foster socio-emotional and academic learning.
The goal is that students feel loved, safe and cared about as they learn. The students' joy of learning, inquisitive nature and sense of agency are making this school year one full of possibilities!
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The classroom is filled with natural materials and earth tones. The students love to rest during quiet/nap time after a hard day of learning and working together! Currently, we have mats and they are red and blue. The color pattern here does not match the calm environment for social-emotional and academic learning that is being fostered and integrated throughout the classroom community and space.
Our classroom design has been developed through the addition of natural materials.
Using ROSIE, Rating Observation for Inspiring Environments, it has been noted that a classroom that has features of natural materials and calm colors fosters a space where optimal learning can occur. Adding cots that are also natural color toned would further improve upon the classroom environment that is being created.
More than three‑quarters 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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