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Mrs. Matthaey's Classroom

  • Sewells Point Elementary School
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Nearly all 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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Past projects 4

  • Rainbow Away Organization in Our Room!

    Funded Aug 2, 2023

    Thank you so much for donating to my project and allowing me to get materials that create a functional charging area for our computers.

    I was able to create a space that is organized and easy for all students to access. This allows them to follow routines and procedures when getting out devices as well as putting them away for charging. The racks are stable and the color coding system for both the racks and chargers allows the kids to easily find where their computer goes and lets me easily know who is missing. The clips hold all charging cords in place so it is not a tangled mess like before!

    The wobble stool has also allowed me to move around the classroom and help all learners. This has been especially helpful at the start of a new school year as students adjust to new expectations.

    Thank you again for your gifts that have allowed my classroom to be better organized and more functional!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Matthaey

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 3 other donors.
  • Let's Get "SOR"ing

    Funded Apr 11, 2022

    This project has had a huge impact on my students. Over the summer I was able to use the materials to creating decodable books which allow all my students to have a book at "their level" ready to read. This allows them to feel confident and grow as students and learners.

    I was also able to use the zipper bags and cardstock to creat differentiated learning centers. These centers help keep students engaged and on task while allow them to learn skills that are unique to them. The zipper bags allow the stations to be portable so students can move around the room to an area that is most comfortable for them as well as keeping them organized so they can be re-used by multiple students and future years.

    The hands on materials such as poppers, pointers, and magntic wands have allowed my small group instruction to be hands on as the students become readers. At 5, sitting still is not ieasy, and not necessary. These tools allow my students to show what they know while also getting movement and having fun.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Matthaey

  • Building Toolkits for our Future

    Funded Jul 24, 2020

    These bags have already made such a difference for my students and we just completed week one. The materials from this project allowed me to create learning bags with math and reading toolkits as well as other supplies so all students have access to the same materials to enhance their learning..

    The student loved going through their bags and seeing all of the wonderful materials that are included. They were so excited to have access to items that would usually only be found at school.

    Having these materials at home will allow my students to get a better education as they have access to hands on materials, manipulatives, and visuals instead of just having a computer screen in front of them. This is extremely important, especially for our littlest learners and would not have been possible without you!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Matthaey

  • Get Your Wiggles Out

    Funded Nov 26, 2019

    Thank you so much for our flexible seating options! When the students saw the giant boxes coming in they were so excited to open them as a class.

    After we got the packages open we explored the different seating options and then together as a class made rules for how they would be used.

    They have been used everyday since during whole group and station time. They have given the students so many options for seating and getting their wiggles out while allowing them to focus on the learning at hand.

    We look forward to continuing to use the items to learn, collaborate, and just enjoy being five. Thank you so much.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Matthaey

Flexible seating allows students to move while listening to the instruction going on in the classroom. They are able to take charge of their learning and make choices that work for them. At the beginning of the year students rotate through all the flexible seating options, then as the year goes on they are able to make choices in the morning for which seating option works best for them. This not only helps their learning but encourages them to practice making wise choices that enhance their learning. I have also noticed amazing differences when my children are given the responsibility of making choices. They feel proud that they are able to make a good choice and enjoy the seating option they have while learning. My students are more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where they work. Making sure students are comfortable and able to move is an essential component in helping them to learn. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options within the classroom. The wobble cushions will allow students to move while sitting in chairs which is very important for little bodies, especially my special education students. The butterfly stools and floor chairs will give students more options for spreading out and not being confined to working at a table. I have seen how movement options and choice can positively affect my students work and their demeanor. I hope that additional seating choices will allow my students to continue to focus and grow academically as well as socially.

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Flexible seating allows students to move while listening to the instruction going on in the classroom. They are able to take charge of their learning and make choices that work for them. At the beginning of the year students rotate through all the flexible seating options, then as the year goes on they are able to make choices in the morning for which seating option works best for them. This not only helps their learning but encourages them to practice making wise choices that enhance their learning. I have also noticed amazing differences when my children are given the responsibility of making choices. They feel proud that they are able to make a good choice and enjoy the seating option they have while learning. My students are more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where they work. Making sure students are comfortable and able to move is an essential component in helping them to learn. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options within the classroom. The wobble cushions will allow students to move while sitting in chairs which is very important for little bodies, especially my special education students. The butterfly stools and floor chairs will give students more options for spreading out and not being confined to working at a table. I have seen how movement options and choice can positively affect my students work and their demeanor. I hope that additional seating choices will allow my students to continue to focus and grow academically as well as socially.

About my class

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