The majority of my students eat both breakfast and lunch every day in our school cafeteria. My classroom consists of 20 bright-eyed first grade students who vary in their abilities. In my classroom, I teach inclusion students who have specific learning disabilities, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students, and gifted and general education students. Even though my students differ in background knowledge, capabilities, and interests, they each have their own special talents and come to school ready and eager to learn.
My Project
My first grade students are very much busy bodies and are full of energy. They have inspired this project because they are always asking if they have to sit in our hard, uncomfortable chairs. Many times I hear them say, "Do I have to sit here?, Can I just stand?, May I move over there instead?" They just feel the need to move, which I love.
By having a few Hokki stools in class, I am hoping this will help solve our problem because the students can still remain active while focusing on their work.
The stools will allow them to get their wiggles out because they rock and move while the students remain seated. I am looking forward to using these Hokki stools every day in class to help students stay active and engaged in their learning.
Nearly all 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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