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As a new teacher, I am limited on items to help keep students engaged and safe. I believe a soft seating option with flexibility will help them remain engaged for a longer period of time. The students in my class need soft seating because they move around most of the day and could potentially hurt themselves. This frightens me. My students also need motivation to sit still during instruction and I believe soft, safe, seating is what they need. I hope they will make better choices about where they sit, will be more engaged, and will get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk or not sitting at all. Because everything is lightweight and easily moved around by the students, the students can move them where they are comfortable in the class. They have invented my built-in, under the counter, bookshelves into a cozy area where they can calm down after a meltdown. Having their favorite cushion of choice will soften the space and add comfort to their anxiety. These seats are also not high enough for my students to stand on and climb on counters and cabinets like a standard chair. As of now, my students run around the room and have a difficult time sitting in a traditional chair for more than five minutes. Hopefully, these seats will help them become centered and grounded so they can learn in a safe and engaging environment.

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As a new teacher, I am limited on items to help keep students engaged and safe. I believe a soft seating option with flexibility will help them remain engaged for a longer period of time. The students in my class need soft seating because they move around most of the day and could potentially hurt themselves. This frightens me. My students also need motivation to sit still during instruction and I believe soft, safe, seating is what they need. I hope they will make better choices about where they sit, will be more engaged, and will get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk or not sitting at all. Because everything is lightweight and easily moved around by the students, the students can move them where they are comfortable in the class. They have invented my built-in, under the counter, bookshelves into a cozy area where they can calm down after a meltdown. Having their favorite cushion of choice will soften the space and add comfort to their anxiety. These seats are also not high enough for my students to stand on and climb on counters and cabinets like a standard chair. As of now, my students run around the room and have a difficult time sitting in a traditional chair for more than five minutes. Hopefully, these seats will help them become centered and grounded so they can learn in a safe and engaging environment.

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