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While each of my students need different things to learn, our current classroom set up only allows them one way of learning: in hard plastic chairs at traditional desks. This works well for a small fraction of my students, but the others would all benefit immensely from alternative seating. Studies have shown that giving students the chance to move just a little within the classroom increases focus and reduces off task behaviors. We use "brain breaks" and movement in our classroom to get out our wiggles, but these short bursts of activity can only go so far with my most energetic students. The seating options that I am hoping to purchase for my classroom will allow my students to decide how they learn best - standing, sitting, or kneeling. Two lower tables will offer children the chance to sit on the floor on balance discs or pillows. Tables at their regular height will let children choose to sit on standard classroom chairs, stools, wobble chairs, or balance balls. Finally, the bed risers will be put under six classroom desks to give children the option to stand while working. All of these choices allow for different styles of legitimate movement that won't distract others. Giving students more ownership over their learning (even in something as small as choosing the type of chair that they sit on) allows them to feel empowered and that their opinions matter. These flexible seating options will give my students more than just cute chairs to sit on. They will give them the opportunity to be successful within the classroom and beyond.

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While each of my students need different things to learn, our current classroom set up only allows them one way of learning: in hard plastic chairs at traditional desks. This works well for a small fraction of my students, but the others would all benefit immensely from alternative seating. Studies have shown that giving students the chance to move just a little within the classroom increases focus and reduces off task behaviors. We use "brain breaks" and movement in our classroom to get out our wiggles, but these short bursts of activity can only go so far with my most energetic students. The seating options that I am hoping to purchase for my classroom will allow my students to decide how they learn best - standing, sitting, or kneeling. Two lower tables will offer children the chance to sit on the floor on balance discs or pillows. Tables at their regular height will let children choose to sit on standard classroom chairs, stools, wobble chairs, or balance balls. Finally, the bed risers will be put under six classroom desks to give children the option to stand while working. All of these choices allow for different styles of legitimate movement that won't distract others. Giving students more ownership over their learning (even in something as small as choosing the type of chair that they sit on) allows them to feel empowered and that their opinions matter. These flexible seating options will give my students more than just cute chairs to sit on. They will give them the opportunity to be successful within the classroom and beyond.

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