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  • PS 245
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households

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The flexible seating will allow the children in my ICT class to have their own options of where they can sit and work best to their abilities. Children learn best when they are comfortable. These seats will be used throughout the day. Some students are fidgety at their desks, so this seating will put them at ease and provide a more relaxing atmosphere. These chairs will be used during reading , writing and math. Currently they sit at desks, where they are easily distracted. The chairs will increase student focus, engagement and motivation/enjoyment of school. Help me please in making my classroom one that is comfortable for all learners.

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The flexible seating will allow the children in my ICT class to have their own options of where they can sit and work best to their abilities. Children learn best when they are comfortable. These seats will be used throughout the day. Some students are fidgety at their desks, so this seating will put them at ease and provide a more relaxing atmosphere. These chairs will be used during reading , writing and math. Currently they sit at desks, where they are easily distracted. The chairs will increase student focus, engagement and motivation/enjoyment of school. Help me please in making my classroom one that is comfortable for all learners.

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