Help me give my students a calming classroom environment. I would love to furnish my classroom with beanbag chairs, comfy seating stools, calming color wall hangings, and many different types organization bins.
I have been blessed to teach 18 vivacious, hardworking, motivated students in second grade.
My students are motivated to be successful, and excited to learn.
Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. Such an environment provides relevant content, clear learning goals and feedback, opportunities to build social skills, and strategies to help students succeed. (Weimer, 2009)
With your help I can create a calm and peaceful classroom for my students. A calm classroom environment will help build our community as a class.
My Project
Calm classrooms help students feel more engaged. According to the calm classroom website, "calm classrooms have proven to increase student engagement, improve attendance and academic performance, and decrease behavioral problems."
In todays world, the stressor of daily life can cause children to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and anxious.
Through a study of 25 first graders whose classroom was revamped over 4 months students quoted: "I feel relaxed, when I'm relaxed I'm more ready to learn;" "In my classroom I can learn because I'm comfortable reading here."
Many factors can threaten a positive classroom environment: problems from home, pressure from testing, lack of motivation, and many students exposed to high rates of trauma.
My students will benefit from the calm classroom resources I have requested by having a classroom that is not overstimulating. I'm hoping to replace my bright chairs, tables, bulletin boards, etc. for more natural bulletin boards and neutral tones around the classroom. This will help reduce distractions. Furniture is another key factor in creating a calming room. Having beanbag chairs/stools will help my students feel comfortable and they will have a place to sit at when they become stressed or anxious. Having a table placed in this space will be especially helpful, so my students can fill out a reflection sheet. I will be able to designate a space where students can go when the need to regulate their emotions. Having an organized classroom is extremely important for my students. Having the storage bins I have requested will help my students maintain a physical organized setting. This will support classroom routines and procedures to create a safe classroom environment. Learning is optimal when students feel safe and comfortable.
Flash Furniture 48'' Round Grey Thermal Laminate Activity Table - Standard Height Adjustable Legs
• Amazon Business
$146.39
1
$146.39
Sorbus Velvet Footrest Stool, Round Mid-Century Modern Luxe Velvet Ottoman, Footstool Side Table, Removable Metal Leg Design (Gray)
• Amazon Business
$37.99
3
$113.97
Burlap 10 Pocket Pocket Chart (34" x 44")
• Amazon Business
$22.99
4
$91.96
StorageWorks Storage Bins with Cotton Rope Handles, Foldable Storage Basket for Shelves, Mixing of Beige, White & Ivory, 3-Pack, Medium
• Amazon Business
$21.99
4
$87.96
Teacher Created Resources Reclaimed Wood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77399)
• Amazon Business
$14.99
5
$74.95
Sorbus Velvet Footrest Stool, Round Mid-Century Modern Luxe Velvet Ottoman, Footstool Side Table, Removable Metal Leg Design (Teal)
• Amazon Business
$36.99
2
$73.98
Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair, Stretch Limo Black Smartmax
• Amazon Business
$36.00
2
$72.00
Simple Houseware Black Magazine File Holder Organizer Box (Pack of 6)
• Amazon Business
$12.97
5
$64.85
Reclaimed Wood Desktop Organizer
• Amazon Business
$6.99
5
$34.95
Teacher Created Resources Home Sweet Classroom Bold Block 4" Letters Combo Pack (TCR8826)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Dry Erase Pockets Sheet Protectors - Reusable + Oversized - Size 10 X 13 Inches - 30 Plastic Sleeves - Mixed Colors - Ideal to use at School or at Work
• Amazon Business
$19.97
1
$19.97
Schoolgirl Style Industrial Chic Library Pockets (121122)
• Amazon Business
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