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Mr. Retseck's Classroom

  • Sullivan Elementary School
  • Sullivan, IN
  • 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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  • Sitting and Standing Reading Possibilities!

    Funded May 4, 2021

    Thank you so much! My students that struggle with staying seated are going to love this! The desk and the bean bag chair are additional items in my classroom that will provide students with alternative ways to feel relaxed while reading. Your donation means so much to me! :) Be on the look out come August for photos :)”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Retseck

    This classroom project was brought to life by Lakeshore Learning and 8 other donors.

  • Flex-Space Floor Table

    Funded Aug 11, 2020

    Thank you so much! This means the world to me! This table will allow me to provide flexible seating that I have always wanted in my classroom! Hopefully, we can get back to normal one day and I can set my classroom up the way that I want it! Again, I can’t thank you enough.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Retseck

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.

  • Cozy Reading

    Funded May 28, 2020

    Thank you so much for your donations!! Your contribution is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in my classroom!! The rug and flexible seating is exactly what I needed to make my classroom as comfortable as possible. I sincerely appreciate it! I can’t wait until they arrive!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Retseck

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 7 other donors.

  • Comfort Reading

    Funded May 14, 2020

    I am overwhelmed with the support that you have given me! It means the world to me! The flex seats will look great in my classroom so that students have the chance to learn in a more relaxed and comfortable setting. I just want to express how thankful I am that you donated. It means the world!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Retseck

I have learned over the years that students come to school with so much baggage that learning is the least of their worries. I have read articles that highlight that if a student feels safe and secure, and they are comfortable in their classroom then just maybe they focus their happiness on the comforts of what reading can do. Imagine taking a student feels isolated from the world, and does not receive positive feedback at home, and him/her feeling excited to come to my classroom simply because they feel welcomed and comfortable while they immerse themselves in literature. Another teacher has all sorts of ways students can read; tables, chairs, swivel chairs, and couches. I have always admired how her classroom looks like a cute section of a book store, but without the smell of coffee brewing in the corner. I am looking for materials for my project that allow me to make my classroom as comfortable as possible for my students so that when they walk into my classroom they feel relaxed and ready to learn. I need swivel chairs for students that have disabilities that cannot sit still (I have a few but more are always appreciated), and alternative seating that projects a fun environment that promotes learning.

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I have learned over the years that students come to school with so much baggage that learning is the least of their worries. I have read articles that highlight that if a student feels safe and secure, and they are comfortable in their classroom then just maybe they focus their happiness on the comforts of what reading can do. Imagine taking a student feels isolated from the world, and does not receive positive feedback at home, and him/her feeling excited to come to my classroom simply because they feel welcomed and comfortable while they immerse themselves in literature. Another teacher has all sorts of ways students can read; tables, chairs, swivel chairs, and couches. I have always admired how her classroom looks like a cute section of a book store, but without the smell of coffee brewing in the corner. I am looking for materials for my project that allow me to make my classroom as comfortable as possible for my students so that when they walk into my classroom they feel relaxed and ready to learn. I need swivel chairs for students that have disabilities that cannot sit still (I have a few but more are always appreciated), and alternative seating that projects a fun environment that promotes learning.

About my class

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