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  • Miller School
  • Waldoboro, ME
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

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Alternative seating choices allow students to take charge of their learning. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clipboard. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at a table. My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The Portable Lap Desks will help students who need a writing surface in a quiet spot. The wobble cushions help those students who need to wiggle and have a slight movement to help them focus. The cushions will be placed around a table that will be lowered as well. The Comfy Floor Seats will enable students to find a spot of their own to work and be comfortable. All of these options are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. They are also made of a material that I can easily wash and disinfect. Students thrive when you show them trust and respect. Allowing them to make seating choices helps with independence and gives students a feeling of control over their learning habits.

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Alternative seating choices allow students to take charge of their learning. During independent work times, they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clipboard. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at a table. My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The Portable Lap Desks will help students who need a writing surface in a quiet spot. The wobble cushions help those students who need to wiggle and have a slight movement to help them focus. The cushions will be placed around a table that will be lowered as well. The Comfy Floor Seats will enable students to find a spot of their own to work and be comfortable. All of these options are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. They are also made of a material that I can easily wash and disinfect. Students thrive when you show them trust and respect. Allowing them to make seating choices helps with independence and gives students a feeling of control over their learning habits.

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