My students are an incredible group of energetic problem solvers, critical thinkers and motivated learners who inspire me to pour out my heart and bring my best teaching on a daily basis. Our school supports a portion of students who come from very challenging home lives which inevitably placed them in an emergency shelter in our town. These students come to school not only looking for a place to learn but a place to provide safety, security, and care. Our school also has a diverse population of English as a second language students.
Our primary elementary school (serving grades K-2) is brimming with the untapped potential of young learners who are still creating a love of learning and are beginning to believe in themselves!
I have the unique and special opportunity to teach in the building where my mother taught and I attended myself. It is so rewarding to be a part of the profession which inspired me to try to make a difference in the lives of children!
My Project
My students come to school to expand their minds through academic content and social interaction. I believe that the classroom environment is an essential component of learning. Students need to have a place where they feel comfortable, well taken care of and happy. I love having a variety of workspace options within our classroom.
The blue flex-space seats and lap desks will be an exciting new flexible seating option within our classroom.
I know my students will love having the opportunity to have a new learning spot where they are able to collaborate and work together. This grant would provide a colorful aesthetic boost to the classroom. It will increase movement which will allow them to bounce, wiggle or wobble thus increasing oxygen flow to the brain, increasing blood flow and assist with keeping their young minds more focused and alert. Given our school closure due to the coronavirus, I'm hopeful that this year's group of kids will get to benefit from this new seating. However, regardless of that outcome, this seating will be an addition that will impact the learning of classes to come!
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