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Ms. Achenbach's Classroom

  • River Ridge Elementary School
  • Patch Grove, WI
  • 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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  • Indoor Recess Brain Stimulation

    Funded Jan 12, 2024

    I am THRILLED to provide indoor recess activities for my students that will keep them engaged, busy, and having fun!! I appreciate, and I know THEY will appreciate your generosity in providing this for our classroom!! I can’t wait to receive the materials and tell the students the GREAT news!!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Achenbach

    This classroom project was brought to life by Herb Kohl Philanthropies and 2 other donors.
  • Making Learning a Wobbling Good Time

    Funded Sep 15, 2018

    I wanted to reach out to you and let you know that since our project has been funded 5 years ago, the flexible seating that you contributed to providing for my students is still being used in my 2nd grade classroom today!

    Students are greatly benefiting from being able to move while they learn without interrupting their learning or the learning of others.

    Students are able to stay seated longer during learning experiences and during independent practice of skills.

    Since implementing the flexible seating you helped provide, you've impacted over 75 students and their learning experiences!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Achenbach

  • Earmuffs for Selective Silence and Concentration

    Funded Apr 14, 2023

    The earmuffs have been an incredible addition to our classroom toolbox! Every student now has the ability and CHOICE to work in silence if they feel the need to do so.

    Students have been choosing to use them when music is playing in the background, when their table mates are being too noisy, when they are distracted by the hallway commotion, and when they can't drown out the sounds of the environment. The appreciation they have for this ability is humbling.

    The work that students are able to create and the knowledge they are able to show because of this gift of concentration is priceless.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Achenbach

    This classroom project was brought to life by 3MGives.
  • Lego My Education

    Funded Oct 24, 2018

    I can't believe that just a short while ago I posted my Lego WeDo 2.0 project on Donor's Choose with high hopes that maybe I'd find some people who support education to donate to my classroom project. I wasn't exactly sure how successful I would be, but thought I would give it a try!

    I attended a training on Lego WeDo sets at our very own CESA 3 and I was impressed with the entire process of creating and coding! I am so very humbled at your generosity! I used to work for 3M of Prairie du Chien during the summer of my college years, and my Dad has worked for 3M for more years than I know! Our connection runs deeper than your donation, and for that I am thankful! I am so appreciative of your support!

    My students are going to GO CRAZY when the boxes arrive with our 3 sets of Lego WeDo 2.0s!! Check back for pictures of our class in action creating projects and to see the difference you have made in the learning of my current students and future students!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Achenbach

With flexible seating options, students can move while they're reading, listening, learning, and working independently. By allowing movement in their seat, it can allow students to keep the focus where it is needed, on the instructional opportunity taking place. All children have a natural desire to move. Why not create a classroom that promotes and encourages movement? This is not a guarantee to work for all children, but by giving multiple seating options, hopefully, each child can find one seat that will allow them to better thrive and grow as a learner. Wobble seats will allow students to move around in circles or back and forth while learning. Bouncing Balls will allow students to bounce while learning. Desk bands will allow students to keep their feet busy while learning. Overall, this is a win-win for teachers and students!

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With flexible seating options, students can move while they're reading, listening, learning, and working independently. By allowing movement in their seat, it can allow students to keep the focus where it is needed, on the instructional opportunity taking place. All children have a natural desire to move. Why not create a classroom that promotes and encourages movement? This is not a guarantee to work for all children, but by giving multiple seating options, hopefully, each child can find one seat that will allow them to better thrive and grow as a learner. Wobble seats will allow students to move around in circles or back and forth while learning. Bouncing Balls will allow students to bounce while learning. Desk bands will allow students to keep their feet busy while learning. Overall, this is a win-win for teachers and students!

About my class

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