Our first grade classroom is made up of 18 kiddos whose abilities are very diverse, yet they learn to boast on each other's strengths. As with most classroom diversities, I have some student's just learning letters, while some others are reading on a fourth grade level. My goal each day is to meet each students individual needs so they are learning, gaining and being challenged.
They know that our classroom is similar to a large family where we treat each other well, focus on the positives, and encourage each other always.
We talk of how each individual has their own gifts and by working together they can empower each other to find gains in their weaknesses as well.
Our classroom set-up is currently a flexible seating layout. The students can stand and work, sit at tables on regular chairs or with wobble stools, and some choose to sit on the floor cushions with a clip board. With the diversity of needs in our room, we have found flexible seating to be the best to meet their individual differences.
My Project
This project is made up of a variety of materials that will assist my kiddos in having more flexible options for learning in our classroom.
Many students find sitting on the floor to be most comfortable for them, but struggle to keep their materials organized and clipboards from slipping around.
The Surf Portable Lap Desk provides a solid surface as their body weight is used to keep the table solid.
The ipad cases will allow my students more options. Our current cases are very difficult to remove from the ipads and therefore causes challenges if we want to utilize all of our OSMOs for differentiated instruction. These cases are easy to remove yet keep the ipads fully protected.
The retro phone handsets are made for students to record and listen to the ipad within our classroom. Several times a week the kiddos complete tasks where they need to record. These handsets help block out so much background noise.
The dry erase circles are made so that students can record their thinking or work without the extra materials to manage. First graders absolutely love using dry erase markers and are motivated by this change up from typical pencil/paper activities.
The carpet spots are to mark spacing on our floor. Firsties are sometimes are challenged by personal space and appreciate a visual to help them know their options. Flexible seating can be hard for some students, as they are learning how they learn best. The carpet spots will be a visual to help them know bounderies and assist them in being the most successful.
I look forward to watching as these materials and tools assist my students to achieve their greatest success.
ECR4Kids The Surf Portable Lap Desk/Laptop Stand/Writing Table, Green
• Amazon Business
$26.21
4
$104.84
TopEsct iPad 9.7" 2018/2017 Kids Case,iPad Air Case, Soft Silicone Childproof Handle Stand Case for iPad 5th Gen(2017),iPad 6th Gen(2018) And iPad Air(2013) (2017/2018 iPad 9.7, iPad Air1, Sky Blue)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
5
$89.95
Retro Handset, Retro Phone Handset for Cell Phone, Telephone Handset Anti Radiation Noise Reduction Receivers 3.5MM for iPhone/iPad/Mobile Phones/Computer(White)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Classroom Magic Mark Its Sitting Carpet Spots to Educate, Pack of 30 - 5" Rug Circles Marker Dots for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary Teachers
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Tatuo 10 Pieces Colorful Dry Erase Circles White Board Marker Removable Vinyl Dot Wall Decal for Drills and Training School Teaching Progress (11.8 inch)
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Materials cost
$251.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$285.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$50.39
Total project goal
$335.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$335.91
4 Donors
-$335.91
Donations toward project cost
-$285.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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