This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
I teach in a neighborhood school that is mostly Hispanic. It is a supportive and tight knit community. These children are eager to come to school each day to learn and grow as students. The majority of the students are English Language Learners. Most students are still learning English. They need to have hands on materials, engaging lessons, and lots of choices to help keep them motivated to learn throughout the day. These are very busy first graders who like wiggle while they learn.
I am trying to provide these ELL students with a variety of places, so they can choose the spot to complete their work where they learn best.
Some students enjoy sitting on the ground, while others want to wiggle in a chair. This project will help meet the needs of all of my students!
My Project
Students these days have high expectations to learn and grow. It can be difficult to keep first graders focused for long periods of time. Flexible seating options allow students the opportunity to move around the room into new spaces to continue their learning.
It is important that teacher allow students to make choices for themselves!
Hookie stools, Jellyfish seating, and go anywhere seating will help allow students to do this. During the day there are many times when students complete group and independent work. These materials will allow students the flexibility to go to different areas around the room where they feel they learn best!
More than half 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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