As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences.
My students are creative, clever and very spontaneous.
They like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical".
From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
My Project
Children today suffer from many Social-Emotional Disorders. These issues have always been a part of our society, but now we see many more children who suffer. When they are not in the right mindset for learning, school becomes a toxic environment for them. There are opportunities for students to overcome there social-emotional issues!
In our classroom, we are going to create a Safe Place.
This is an area where children can go to calm down or cheer up. They will have tools to help them to return to a normal emotional state and return the the rich learning environment of the classroom.
The best way to maintain the social-emotional health of the children is to allow free movement while they are learning. The Bouncy Bands are a great way to make this happen. They allow students to wiggle freely and quietly without disrupting anyone else. Beanbag seats will give students alternative "calm space" seating options for reading and small group discussions.
This project will give my students the opportunity to find a Safe Place and wiggle their way to emotional health.
Original Bouncy Bands for Elementary Kids Desks (Black, Pack of 10) - Allows Students to Move While Working, Increasing Focus, Improving Academic Performance and Relieving Anxiety and Hyperactivity
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