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Ms. C's Classroom

  • Gary D Jewel Middle School
  • N Aurora, IL
  • More than a third 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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  • Learning Through Experimenting

    Funded Dec 10, 2021

    Thank you isn’t good enough! I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity. I am so excited to share with my students this wonderful gift you gave us. Thank you for helping me give my students a fun and interactive way to learn. Merry Christmas and happy New Year!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. C

    This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and one other donor.

  • Comfy Seating = Engaged Learners!

    Funded May 29, 2020

    To start, I want to apologize for this late thank you. Our world has been impacted deeply the last few years, but people still find the time to support our students. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. My students adore their flexible seating. This is the second year we have been able to use the seating! Students constantly use the cushions during everyday learning. When working in small groups, students use the independent seating. Sometimes a change in position can help with focus and motivation, so students have used the back pillow to sit on our rug to read or complete independent work. One of the student favorites is the blue wobble stool. It specifically helps the students who struggle with ADHD. The chair bands allow students with the movement they need to continue their learning.

    I remember being in school and having to sit in a small, hard chair all day. The simple fact that I was so uncomfortable distracted me from learning. I have seen a major positive impact from the students by being

    able to be comfortable during class. I wish I could give my students everything, but unfortunately that is just not possible. Although, your gracious donations have allowed my students with more than I could independently ever provide. My students, future students, and I are truly grateful for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. C

I remember when I was going through school, and sat in a hard chair for 8 hours straight. By the end of the day, I was more concerned about how uncomfortable I was rather than what my teacher was saying. Research has shown that flexible seating increases student engagement. In my opinion, student engagement is the most important aspect of learning. Students need to be engaged to listen, practice, process information, and ask questions. Within my classroom, I frequently have students with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and flexible seating is an amazing tool that allows students to move and activate their brain. A huge challenge in school is students struggling to engage in learning because they didn't get enough sleep the previous night. I have personally seen the change in engagement by allowing students to move around the room and change their seating. In addition, since I teach two grade levels within my classroom (7th and 8th grade) I split up instruction for a variety of my classes. For example, I might teach my 7th graders for half the period in math, and then teach my 8th graders for the other half. Flexible seating would allow a place for the other group to go during the first or second half of the period, where they are not distracted, to work independently. Flexible seating allows students to look forward to independent work time! My students would also use flexible seating for group work, alternative seating options during lessons, rewards, and incentives. It would be a great motivation for students to do their best. Flexible seating creates a positive and interactive learning environment that allows students to stimulate their brain to learn most effectively. My students and I thank you for reading about our project!

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I remember when I was going through school, and sat in a hard chair for 8 hours straight. By the end of the day, I was more concerned about how uncomfortable I was rather than what my teacher was saying. Research has shown that flexible seating increases student engagement. In my opinion, student engagement is the most important aspect of learning. Students need to be engaged to listen, practice, process information, and ask questions. Within my classroom, I frequently have students with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and flexible seating is an amazing tool that allows students to move and activate their brain. A huge challenge in school is students struggling to engage in learning because they didn't get enough sleep the previous night. I have personally seen the change in engagement by allowing students to move around the room and change their seating. In addition, since I teach two grade levels within my classroom (7th and 8th grade) I split up instruction for a variety of my classes. For example, I might teach my 7th graders for half the period in math, and then teach my 8th graders for the other half. Flexible seating would allow a place for the other group to go during the first or second half of the period, where they are not distracted, to work independently. Flexible seating allows students to look forward to independent work time! My students would also use flexible seating for group work, alternative seating options during lessons, rewards, and incentives. It would be a great motivation for students to do their best. Flexible seating creates a positive and interactive learning environment that allows students to stimulate their brain to learn most effectively. My students and I thank you for reading about our project!

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