I teach at an elementary school in Hilo, Hawaii. My students represent many different cultures and economic backgrounds. Most of my students are "disadvantaged" due to economic backgrounds.
I've recently moved from a 3rd grade classroom to a 2nd grade classroom this school year.
Our school has been using a state mandated reading and math curriculum. Many of our students are struggling, especially with the reading curriculum. Many of our students have never left the Hawaiian islands; therefore, their personal experiences are very limited. Our students experience difficulty relating to the stories shared in the reading curriculum, because of their limited exposure to different climates and cultures.
Although my students may be facing challenges in their lives, they are always eager to learn new things!
My Project
I am requesting Active Stools for my students to use while in class. I am in the process of slowly transforming my traditional second grade classroom into a more student centered learning environment. My goal is to increase student engagement by offering flexible seating choices! Students will be able to choose where they'd like to sit in order to benefit their learning.
My students deserve to learn in a classroom that BEST suits their needs!
These colorful, soft-cushioned stools will be added to our inventory of flexible seating choices! I know that my students will use and appreciate them! They will be able to sit in these stools during independent and group work time. I am hoping that the comfort of these stools will help increase student engagement and learning!
More than half 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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