My students walk into our classroom every day full of life, ready to learn, and excited for what is in store for them that day. They are growing and learning in a small, tight knit school community. They are dreamers, thinkers, talkers, and questioners. They are mini inspirations to themselves and others around them, even if they don't know it yet. They are budding ambassadors, world travelers, scientists, entrepreneurs, teachers... They are our future and I want to give them a great start to their long successful career.
My Project
Flexible seating allows my students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they are allowed to choose a location in the classroom that works for them. 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 colorful stools will allow students to sit at other desks/higher tables but will still allow some movement. 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! They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. My students also spend months preparing for our state exam, so having new fun pencils and erasers will help my students keep the momentum and drive going during the long months leading up to our exam.
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!
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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