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  • West Lee County Middle School
  • Sanford, NC
  • 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. Learn more

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Creating a safe space in my classroom allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, students can choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or laying on the floor. These are not the most comfortable places for my students and it can hinder their learning, despite the freedom they are given. I want to make sure students are comfortable because it is a foundational component in motivating them. I have noticed them make better inquiries, create better work, and ask more in-depth questions when they are given a choice in their seating. They demonstrate an independence and responsibility because they almost always make good choices about where they sit. They are more engaged and get more work completed than when they are restricted to their desk. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The beanbag chairs will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. The students will have a rug that will help give them some comfort and space between themselves and the cold and hard floor. They will have a table to write on rather than clipboards. The bookshelves will allow for better storage for classroom books and reading materials that students can easily access. The lamp will allow for better lighting for students who choose to sit in this area. This space will give students to chance to be independent and successful.

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Creating a safe space in my classroom allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times, students can choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or laying on the floor. These are not the most comfortable places for my students and it can hinder their learning, despite the freedom they are given. I want to make sure students are comfortable because it is a foundational component in motivating them. I have noticed them make better inquiries, create better work, and ask more in-depth questions when they are given a choice in their seating. They demonstrate an independence and responsibility because they almost always make good choices about where they sit. They are more engaged and get more work completed than when they are restricted to their desk. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The beanbag chairs will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. The students will have a rug that will help give them some comfort and space between themselves and the cold and hard floor. They will have a table to write on rather than clipboards. The bookshelves will allow for better storage for classroom books and reading materials that students can easily access. The lamp will allow for better lighting for students who choose to sit in this area. This space will give students to chance to be independent and successful.

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