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
Our school is located in the center of a gang infested neighborhood, which is dangerous and often tempting for students who struggle in school. My students are active, energetic, and capable learners. I want to provide them a classroom environment that will promote learning and a healthier lifestyle!
My students are energetic and enthusiastic!
Many are being raised in single parent households and qualify for free breakfast and lunch. They have not always had the best experience in school, so my first task is building relationships, trust, and their self esteem. They like to move--they NEED to move! They learn more and feel better when movement is incorporated into our day, we just need the equipment!
My Project
Sitting in the same seat all day is boring and dull. It is also unhealthy! My students are active and constantly moving. I have many students with ADHD and also those kiddos who are constantly kicking their feet or tap dancing under their desks! They just cannot sit still...and research supports the idea that they shouldn't!
Research shows that standing vs sitting has many health benefits including a reduced risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease.
My kiddos did some research about standing desks, and we discovered there are many studies that support the long term benefits. We attempted to forgo our seats, but for taller students, hunching over was hard on the back. Some students tried kneeling, but that didn't work well either. Much like Goldilocks, we are in need of standing desks that are at the "just right" height!
More than three‑quarters 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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