More than half of students from low鈥慽ncome households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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It鈥檚 hard to imagine beginning the upcoming school year with any sense of certainty or guarantee of consistency. Increasing student鈥檚 onus of control in the classroom environment, amidst a time where many have very little autonomy, would benefit my students in numerous ways.
I鈥檇 love to surprise the students with flexible seating within my classroom-setting both myself as well as my students up for daily success. I have a need for a rug or two in my classroom with linoleum flooring, both to facilitate a more traditional 鈥渃ircle time鈥 with my elementary students, but also to provide all students with an additional choice of seating. My middle school students especially, crave autonomy in regard to their workspace. Linoleum floors aren鈥檛 pleasant to perch on.
While we鈥檙e on the topic of l floors, let鈥檚 not forget to consider the uncomfortable and disruptive sound of a 7th grader sliding, dragging, and otherwise maneuvering chairs with metal legs across the floor. I鈥檇 love to mitigate this phenomenon by purchasing a class set of tennis ball chair leg covers.
Exercise balls are a big hit with 6th-10th graders, allowing an appropriate means of fidgeting while paying attention during lessons or completing work. An alternative with greater longevity is the swivel stool- they are more economical (and better for the environment).
Finally, I am fortunate to have a standing desk with room for 2-4 students. The standing desk is a big hit with students, adding a couple of stools to the mix would be greatly appreciated.
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It鈥檚 hard to imagine beginning the upcoming school year with any sense of certainty or guarantee of consistency. Increasing student鈥檚 onus of control in the classroom environment, amidst a time where many have very little autonomy, would benefit my students in numerous ways.
I鈥檇 love to surprise the students with flexible seating within my classroom-setting both myself as well as my students up for daily success. I have a need for a rug or two in my classroom with linoleum flooring, both to facilitate a more traditional 鈥渃ircle time鈥 with my elementary students, but also to provide all students with an additional choice of seating. My middle school students especially, crave autonomy in regard to their workspace. Linoleum floors aren鈥檛 pleasant to perch on.
While we鈥檙e on the topic of l floors, let鈥檚 not forget to consider the uncomfortable and disruptive sound of a 7th grader sliding, dragging, and otherwise maneuvering chairs with metal legs across the floor. I鈥檇 love to mitigate this phenomenon by purchasing a class set of tennis ball chair leg covers.
Exercise balls are a big hit with 6th-10th graders, allowing an appropriate means of fidgeting while paying attention during lessons or completing work. An alternative with greater longevity is the swivel stool- they are more economical (and better for the environment).
Finally, I am fortunate to have a standing desk with room for 2-4 students. The standing desk is a big hit with students, adding a couple of stools to the mix would be greatly appreciated.