As a teacher in a low-income 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 energetic, creative, and excited about learning.
They like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention. Many of them 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
Imagine being full of energy and full of questions, but unable to get anything out in a productive way. I have students in class who are very active, and that activity helps them think through their learning. Hokki stools will encourage positive activity from my students.
With the new demands of Common Core, we have even less time for brain breaks.
I am requesting two Hokki stools for my active learners. The Hokki stool is a colorful, sturdy plastic stool with a convex base that transforms stationary sitting into an activity. This movement can help students with attention problems to work and learn for longer periods of time in an environment that is better suited to meet their needs. The Hokki stools are a great way to keep my students' physical and mental processes motivated!
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