As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom.
Despite the many challenges they face, I want to keep things simple and provide my students with a safe and loving environment for learning.
Many of them are being raised in single parent households or by grandparents and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as typical. From the time they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their individual potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives; however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a loving and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire each and everyone of my kids to continue learning once they leave my care.
My Project
I am trying to offer more flexible seating options in our classroom. I have a very active class and sitting the old fashion way in a desk jst doesn'tsuit their needs. iMany students do better when allowed to move or stand when working, while some need to be allowed other spaces to work instead of a desk. We are learning to be tolerant of all classmates learning needs.
Providing multiple seating options for my students will help teach them to be responsible on how they learn best and helps them become tolerant of other students learning styles or needs.
The active learning stools will offer students who feel they need to "move" a better seating alternative. This in return will contribute to success in daily learning activities for the student. The adjustable round table will allow us to replace more of our old desks. It will provide a learning area for a group of students. It can be lowered so students can sit on pillows while working. The 3 chairs will replace some of our broken older chairs. I am just trying to give my students the best learning environment for them to be successful learners.
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