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.
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A comfortable and spacious classroom rug allows students take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they can choose to work on the rug to lay down, lounge or sit on a cushioned spot. During read aloud and some whole class instruction, my students are come to the front of the room and sit on the ground. They enjoy getting out of their seats and learning in a different dynamic. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
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A comfortable and spacious classroom rug allows students take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they can choose to work on the rug to lay down, lounge or sit on a cushioned spot. During read aloud and some whole class instruction, my students are come to the front of the room and sit on the ground. They enjoy getting out of their seats and learning in a different dynamic. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.