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Learners are more engaged when they are able to feel relaxed in where they are seated. Currently, my classroom consists of identical student desks and chairs. While desks can be arranged to allow for some collaborative learning to occur, it isn't uncommon for students to be filled with wiggles and jiggles from such structured seating. Because of the lack of seating options in my classroom, there are times you will find students standing behind their desk, laying under their desk, or kneeling using a chair as their tablespace. These options are used as methods to motivate students throughout the long school day. Flexible seating within the classroom offers students the opportunity to maximize learning time while also being comfortable while doing so. When students are seated in a space they can settle into, students are able to not only complete their work, but the quality of their work improves as well. These items will help provide these necessary workspaces. The risers will help to meet the needs of my kiddos who love to stand, while the low rise table and cushions will offer a change of scenery for students who need a break from sitting up straight at their desks. The ottoman stools will give students a chance to switch out their chairs for something slightly more comfortable. Knowing the importance of comfort as a connection to student engagement, I know these items will truly benefit the learning which takes place within my classroom.

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Learners are more engaged when they are able to feel relaxed in where they are seated. Currently, my classroom consists of identical student desks and chairs. While desks can be arranged to allow for some collaborative learning to occur, it isn't uncommon for students to be filled with wiggles and jiggles from such structured seating. Because of the lack of seating options in my classroom, there are times you will find students standing behind their desk, laying under their desk, or kneeling using a chair as their tablespace. These options are used as methods to motivate students throughout the long school day. Flexible seating within the classroom offers students the opportunity to maximize learning time while also being comfortable while doing so. When students are seated in a space they can settle into, students are able to not only complete their work, but the quality of their work improves as well. These items will help provide these necessary workspaces. The risers will help to meet the needs of my kiddos who love to stand, while the low rise table and cushions will offer a change of scenery for students who need a break from sitting up straight at their desks. The ottoman stools will give students a chance to switch out their chairs for something slightly more comfortable. Knowing the importance of comfort as a connection to student engagement, I know these items will truly benefit the learning which takes place within my classroom.

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