The Literacy Launch Pad: Empowering Readers Through Engagement and Data-Driven Support

The goal of this project is to close the reading gap at Eden Park Elementary by creating a flexible, student-centered literacy environment that supports targeted small-group instruction. Following our historic achievement of becoming an A school, we are committed to sustaining academic growth by providing students with comfortable, engaging spaces where they can build comprehension skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading.

Through this project, students will participate in targeted small-group literacy instruction designed to strengthen reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and overall reading confidence. As the Literacy Resource Teacher, I will use student assessment data to identify specific reading needs and provide focused instruction to groups of students working toward similar literacy goals. The flexible seating resources purchased through this grant will create an inviting, student-centered literacy space where students can engage in meaningful reading activities in a comfortable and supportive environment. During small-group sessions, students will participate in activities such as guided reading, comprehension strategy practice, vocabulary development, close reading, discussions, and responding to texts through written and verbal reflection. The variety of seating options will allow students to choose learning spaces that best support their focus and engagement while encouraging movement, collaboration, and active participation. By providing a comfortable and flexible learning environment, students will feel more confident taking risks, sharing their thinking, and developing the skills needed to become successful independent readers. This project will support Eden Park Elementary’s continued academic growth by helping close literacy gaps and ensuring that every student receives the targeted support needed to become a stronger, more confident reader.

This project will directly benefit students by creating an engaging, comfortable, and student-centered literacy environment that supports targeted reading instruction. The flexible seating will increase student engagement, improve attention during small-group lessons, and provide learning options that meet the diverse needs of all learners, including students who benefit from movement and sensory input. Students will receive data-driven instruction in reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and foundational literacy skills in an environment designed to promote focus, confidence, and active participation. By allowing students to choose seating that best supports their learning, they will be more comfortable taking academic risks, collaborating with peers, and remaining engaged throughout instruction. The anticipated benefits include: Increased student engagement and participation during literacy intervention. Improved reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Greater student confidence and motivation to read. Enhanced ability to sustain attention during small-group instruction. Increased growth on FAST and i-Ready reading assessments. Continued progress toward closing literacy achievement gaps and maintaining Eden Park Elementary's commitment to academic excellence following its first-ever "A" school grade. By combining evidence-based literacy instruction with a flexible learning environment, this project will help students develop the skills, confidence, and love of reading necessary for long-term academic success.

The requested funding will be used to purchase flexible seating designed to support small-group literacy intervention at Eden Park Elementary. As the Literacy Resource Teacher, I provide targeted, data-driven instruction to students who need additional support in reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and foundational literacy skills. These seating options will transform the literacy intervention space into an engaging, student-centered environment that promotes focus, comfort, and active participation. The requested items include balance ball chairs, wobble seating, lap desks, and adjustable floor chairs. Each item serves a specific instructional purpose by providing students with seating choices that encourage concentration, reduce distractions, and support movement while learning. Many of the students served in literacy intervention benefit from flexible seating that allows them to remain engaged during extended periods of reading instruction. These materials are durable, reusable, and will benefit hundreds of students over multiple school years. Because students rotate through intervention groups based on assessment data, the seating will support a wide range of learners and maximize the impact of the grant beyond a single classroom or grade level. Budget Summary Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chairs (2): $129.84 Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Chairs (2): $35.48 ECR4Kids Surf Portable Lap Desks (3): $102.00 Adjustable Floor Chairs (2): $126.00 Lewtemi Flexible Seating Wobble Chairs (2): $79.98 Total Funding Requested: $473.30 This investment will help create a literacy learning environment where students are comfortable, engaged, and empowered to build the reading skills necessary for long-term academic success. By supporting focused, high-quality intervention, these resources will contribute to closing reading achievement gaps while helping Eden Park Elementary build on the momentum of earning its first-ever "A" school grade

474.00

Gaiam Kids Balance Ball Chairs (2):

129.84

Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Chairs (2):

35.48

ECR4Kids Surf Portable Lap Desks (3):

102.00

Adjustable Floor Chairs (2):

126.00

Lewtemi Flexible Seating Wobble Chairs (2):

79.98