I am a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district and my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the daily challenges, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with a learning experience that is creative and meaningful .
My students are highly motivated, active, and love hands-on learning.
They like to move and dance, they love to read, and LOVE lots of positive attention. Many of them are on a free/reduced lunch based on their socioeconomic status. From the moment they walk in I'm like their "school mom" and make sure that they are well-taken care of from having a snack to our school providing weekend food so they are not going hungry during that time. From the minute they walk in the door, I focus on providing them with a cohesive learning environment where they feel welcomed and loved. I may not be able to control on what happens at home, but I can control what happens during the school day. By doing this in a fun, entertaining, and positive way, I hope that I can instill a love for a lifetime of learning.
My Project
We have been working building our reading stamina throughout the year and having a nice area to sit and relax with a good book may help my students enjoy the book a bit more.
Reading is a HUGE part of our daily lives!
So why not make it more enjoyable with an area rug to sit on and listen to a story read by a classmate, teacher, or mystery reader or have students use the reading chairs to get comfortable in a reading nook rather than sitting in their chairs everyday.
I have my students moving throughout the day and students would be more cozy to sit on a nice area rug rather that floor.
More than three‑quarters 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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