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 30 lovely kindergarteners all in one classroom with another teacher in the classroom. We are a very active class and always on the run learning new things every day. Our class has a wide variety of students. Some of my students are learning to read, write, and count, while some of their classmates are learning to imitate sounds or hold a paintbrush.
Our group loves to play outside, learn new games, and boogie to a sweet tune.
With many kids coming from different lifestyles our children do not have the privilege of having fun activities at home.
My Project
Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.
The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The yoga balls will allow my students to bounce and wobble while completing their work. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. They can also be used as an alternative chair if needed! The knee pads, rugs, and lap desk will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.
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!
Nearly all 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
Basicwise QI003253G Kids Lap Desk Tray, Portable Activity Table, Green
• Amazon Business
$17.21
4
$68.84
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Children's Balance Ball - Flexible School Chair, Active Classroom Desk Seating with Stay-Put Stability Legs, Includes Air Pump, Grey, 45cm
• Amazon Business
$16.28
4
$65.12
AmazonBasics Yoga & Exercise Mat with Carrying Strap, 1/4", Green
• Amazon Business
$11.91
5
$59.55
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-STOOLBS-SO Plastic Stack Stools, Black & Grey, Pack of 5
• Amazon Business
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