Help me give my students a rug for a comfortable and inviting place to gather together, learn, and share ideas with each other.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Piekos's classroom raised $466
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My Students
We are a public school in Chicopee, Ma. I have a classroom of 25 amazing, enthusiastic 1st graders who come from many different economic and cultural backgrounds. In my classroom I thrive to build a sense of family and belonging amongst my students while learning. I want my students to feel like the classroom belongs to all of us, a place to feel welcome and safe. Having a designated gathering spot will have a huge impact on us learning together.
My Project
I want our students to have a sense of community and belonging in our classroom. Having a colorful, comfortable meeting place will get our students out of their desks and bring us closer which will foster more active listening, more engagement and more empathy for one another as we share ideas, hold conversations and work together as a whole group. In our classroom we are a team and a carpet meeting area will act like a team huddle where we can motivate each other, cheer, laugh, learn and listen to a lesson as a whole group then go off to do our independent work or small group work. It will be a place to be welcomed in the mornings and a place for final thoughts and goodbyes before they leave the classroom at the end of the day and go to whatever home life they face.
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
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