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Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent reading times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to read in a variety of locations in our room such as at different tables, sitting under tables with books, or sitting or laying on the floor with their book, often using their backpacks as headrests. 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 read and become much more engaged in the material. My students are much more engaged in their reading and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where they choose to read. The items that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The futon couch provides them with a more comfortable place to open their minds. The comfy bean bag chairs and the area rug will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help foster a love for reading!

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Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent reading times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to read in a variety of locations in our room such as at different tables, sitting under tables with books, or sitting or laying on the floor with their book, often using their backpacks as headrests. 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 read and become much more engaged in the material. My students are much more engaged in their reading and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where they choose to read. The items that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The futon couch provides them with a more comfortable place to open their minds. The comfy bean bag chairs and the area rug will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help foster a love for reading!

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