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Ms. Montalvo's Classroom

  • PS 274 Kosciusko
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 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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  • Ms. Montalvo's StarBOOKS

    Funded Jun 7, 2023

    Thank you so much for helping me reach my goal for my students. I can’t wait to see what my classroom will look like for the upcoming school year and look forward to sharing photos of my students learning with you. Ms. Montalvo’s starBOOKS is on. Thank You!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Montalvo

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.
  • Promoting Engagement & Motivation Through Flexible Seating

    Funded Jul 7, 2019

    During the school year 2019- 2020 when I received my classroom materials, the world experienced something traumatic. The lockdown. My 5th graders were given the opportunity to utilize some of the flexible seating options in my project, however, due to covid-19, my students did not truly get to enjoy their new classroom resources. The resources and seating areas did make the classroom look fabulous but all the centers were not opened yet. We opened up one center every 2 months, therefore, students did not receive a chance to enjoy the centers. This gradual release increased motivation, encouraged student choice, and promoted great classroom structures.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Montalvo

Making students comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Students will make better choices when learning and be more engaged and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their own learning. Students will have a variety of locations in my room such as: different table styles; round, square, with a variety of chairs/stools. Stand-up desks for those students who work better standing. A cozy area for comfort while reading. The area rugs create a warm, pleasant feeling and environment. We all work better in comfort!

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Making students comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Students will make better choices when learning and be more engaged and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their own learning. Students will have a variety of locations in my room such as: different table styles; round, square, with a variety of chairs/stools. Stand-up desks for those students who work better standing. A cozy area for comfort while reading. The area rugs create a warm, pleasant feeling and environment. We all work better in comfort!

About my class

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