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I would like to use flexible seating in my new classroom. To sum up "flexible seating up" briefly; I'll be throwing out most, if not all, of the traditional classroom seating (desks & chairs) and replacing it with other types of seating: saucer chairs, standing tables, floor cushions with lower tables, etc. There are far more benefits of flexible seating than I could describe in just a few paragraphs. However, some of the immediate benefits are burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increased motivation and engagement, creating a better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving core strength and overall posture. There have been numerous studies that prove that movement DURING learning helps the retention of learning. To quote Edutopia: "It's no surprise that physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior." For this project, I am requesting funds for the seating itself, a horseshoe table that I will use with stools as a small-group table (among other activities), and other types of storage to help the flow of the flexible seating when it comes to using everyday school supplies that will be shared.

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I would like to use flexible seating in my new classroom. To sum up "flexible seating up" briefly; I'll be throwing out most, if not all, of the traditional classroom seating (desks & chairs) and replacing it with other types of seating: saucer chairs, standing tables, floor cushions with lower tables, etc. There are far more benefits of flexible seating than I could describe in just a few paragraphs. However, some of the immediate benefits are burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increased motivation and engagement, creating a better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving core strength and overall posture. There have been numerous studies that prove that movement DURING learning helps the retention of learning. To quote Edutopia: "It's no surprise that physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior." For this project, I am requesting funds for the seating itself, a horseshoe table that I will use with stools as a small-group table (among other activities), and other types of storage to help the flow of the flexible seating when it comes to using everyday school supplies that will be shared.

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