One of the most important aspects of teaching is engagement. Part of my job is to teach students (little ones) how to stay actively participating for long periods of time. One of the reasons I ask for these supplies is to make games, manipulatives, and increase comfort in my classroom.
The hexagonal seating will be used to encourage students to move to smarter choice spots- typically on the carpet closer to the teacher.
As much as they are listening wherever they are in the classroom, it's been proven to be much better the closer they are. They are closer to hearing, seeing, using the materials at hand. They are more likely to stay engaged. It's also more convincing if the seat they get to sit on is more comfortable than their metal chairs or their desks.
The shapes are used for Social Emotional Learning opportunities and math practice.
The other materials are to increase their academic rigor without using the same materials over and over again. Changing it up every once in while will keep students learning, and some will understand better and use their new knowledge when the format has been changed.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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12 Pcs Floor Cushions Bulk for Classroom 15 Inch Colored Flexible Seating with Handle Soft Foam Floor Pillow Kids Floor Seats Cushion for Kids Adults Daycare School Home Office Chair (Hexagon)
• Amazon Business
$63.99
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$63.99
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional
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$39.99
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$39.99
IRIS USA 6 Quart Large Clear Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Secure Latches, 6 Pack, Organizing Container for Home, Work, Classroom, Paper and Craft, Stackable, Clear/Violet
• Amazon Business
$38.25
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$38.25
Learning Advantage - Double Value Vertical Flash Cards Multiplication Division
• Teachers' School Supply
$11.99
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$11.99
Cursive Handwriting Practice Workbook for 3rd 4th 5th Graders: Cursive writing book, Alphabet Cursive Tracing Book, Cursive handwriting workbook for kids
• Amazon Business
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