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A big part of having students feel safe and secure in my classroom is showing them that they are part of a classroom community that allows for independence, as well as flexibility in the learning process. Many of my students are not able to make choices for themselves at home, so allowing them the opportunity to take control of their learning, such as choosing where they want to sit for that day, empowers them in such an amazing way. Therefore, I want to incorporate exercise balls, beanbags, swivel chairs, wobble cushions or chairs, and standing tables into the classroom. I believe that having flexible seating in my classroom will allow those students who struggle with coping skills to self-regulate by having the opportunity to sit on a chair that wobbles, and also soothes, while learning is taking place as well. Giving them the option to sit on an exercise ball to take their mind off of another negative experience and allow them the time they need to refocus themselves is another great opportunity. This will, of course, also help students who struggle with ADHD, which is a large percentage of my students each year, keep their bodies active in a way that still allows them to receive the instruction and retain the information that is being taught. Young children are naturally more rambunctious and need a way to channel all that energy in a positive way; I believe that flexible seating in my classroom will be the perfect way to do so, while also keeping kids engaged!

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A big part of having students feel safe and secure in my classroom is showing them that they are part of a classroom community that allows for independence, as well as flexibility in the learning process. Many of my students are not able to make choices for themselves at home, so allowing them the opportunity to take control of their learning, such as choosing where they want to sit for that day, empowers them in such an amazing way. Therefore, I want to incorporate exercise balls, beanbags, swivel chairs, wobble cushions or chairs, and standing tables into the classroom. I believe that having flexible seating in my classroom will allow those students who struggle with coping skills to self-regulate by having the opportunity to sit on a chair that wobbles, and also soothes, while learning is taking place as well. Giving them the option to sit on an exercise ball to take their mind off of another negative experience and allow them the time they need to refocus themselves is another great opportunity. This will, of course, also help students who struggle with ADHD, which is a large percentage of my students each year, keep their bodies active in a way that still allows them to receive the instruction and retain the information that is being taught. Young children are naturally more rambunctious and need a way to channel all that energy in a positive way; I believe that flexible seating in my classroom will be the perfect way to do so, while also keeping kids engaged!

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