My students need earmuffs because some stations are noisy while other stations require quiet concentration. They'll work better with earmuffs!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ray's classroom raised $310
This project is fully funded
My Students
We blend our learning! This means that the classroom is always busy, always noisy, and always happening! We follow a model called "station rotation," which means students learn at their own pace as they move through centers -- including computer centers, where they access online lessons.
In our classroom, students build things during art, genius hour, and science class.
They practice critical thinking skills during literature circles and Lego Robotics on Friday afternoons. They learn about their community through place-based social studies activities, practice math skills through games, and learn to read using a plethora of literature and non-fiction resources.
Students care for each other and are proud of their classroom and school! That love extends for our community. Their town is small, rural, and Alaskan located on a Bay that connects to the Gulf of Alaska. It's surrounded by mountains, spruce trees, and wildlife that most American kids never see regularly.
We see eagles, brown and black bears, and moose from the playground. Families hunt for food, not sport, and many are fishermen for a living. Poverty is high, but we are happy people. We’ve got a lot going for us, and this healthy, rugged living produces strong, inquisitive children thirsty for more learning.
My Project
We have station rotations going all day long. Each station requires different types of work. Some work involves creating interactive journals. Other work at a neighboring station might require practicing math facts. Students move through stations all day long to achieve their individualized learning goals, and as you can imagine, some stations require quiet and concentration.
For example, students who are reading silently or who are brainstorming a topic for writing need to block out the noise of the classroom. Sometimes, some students just need a little peace and quiet no matter what they’re working on. Would I want to make the students all be quiet? Not a chance!
Our station rotation model is designed to allow students to collaborate on their learning! So the best approach for those needing quiet is earmuffs that block sound, such as the ones I’ve selected for this project. Having muffs will allow the best of both learning environments in my classroom!
As you can see, providing my classroom with a set of earmuffs allows all students to meet their learning needs at any time during our day.
Currently, we have two earmuffs, and so we know this idea works.
A set of twelve will hush the noise as needed without halting our awesome blended learning style!
More than a third 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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