"All scholars will be equipped with the knowledge, character and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good." This is my school's mission and what the fifty brave, strong, smart, silly, determined second grade kiddos arrive at school ready and willing to tackle every single day. However, this is not without it's challenges.
Nearly all scholars are from immigrant families whose first language is not English.
Ninety-eight percent of them qualify for free or reduced price lunch. Despite these incredible challenges, they show up everyday eager to learn, work and play hard.
We would love some extra support in achieving our mission!
My Project
These stools will help support my students; literally and figuratively. Second graders are still building their core muscle stamina, which makes sitting without support a tricky task. Students are expected to sit unsupported by a chair multiple times throughout the day, which is causing some students to feel frustrated when their bodies just can't handle it anymore.
With flexible seating options, students will be able to focus more on their academics and spend less time worrying about if their bodies can sit comfortably.
Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. Furthermore, flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them.
I have carefully selected these products to maximize student comfort and become stronger learners. The wobble stools will still allow some movement while students are sitting. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating; they are more engaged and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
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