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My wish is to provide alternative types of seating in my classroom. 5 year-olds have a difficult time sitting still. The more effort they put into focusing on controlling their body to stay in their seat, the more distracted they are from learning. These grant funds would be used to purchase different types of chairs, cushions, and sensory tools so students could have seating that doesn`t distract from their learning. There are multiple benefits of flexible seating. This wish will make a difference to my students because it will: 1) Empower students. Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and positions as needed. 2) Improve physical health. Children need to move. Flexible seating allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow and core strength. It also helps keep young minds more alert and focused. Physical activity is also linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior. 3) Encourage comfort. An uncomfortable student, is a distracted and unproductive student. Flexible seating encourages students to find their best spot to stay calm, focused and productive. 4) Encourage community. Traditional desks can make students territorial or possessive over their space and supplies. Flexible seating encourages students to share both. And, it encourages them to take turns in different locations and with different seating options. 5) Provides sensory input. Many flexible seating options stimulate students` sense of touch. This type of stimulation can help children focus and process information. Sensory input is especially helpful for students with ADHD, ADD, and ASD. 6) It is fun! Flexible seating helps make learning fun.

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My wish is to provide alternative types of seating in my classroom. 5 year-olds have a difficult time sitting still. The more effort they put into focusing on controlling their body to stay in their seat, the more distracted they are from learning. These grant funds would be used to purchase different types of chairs, cushions, and sensory tools so students could have seating that doesn`t distract from their learning. There are multiple benefits of flexible seating. This wish will make a difference to my students because it will: 1) Empower students. Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and positions as needed. 2) Improve physical health. Children need to move. Flexible seating allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow and core strength. It also helps keep young minds more alert and focused. Physical activity is also linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior. 3) Encourage comfort. An uncomfortable student, is a distracted and unproductive student. Flexible seating encourages students to find their best spot to stay calm, focused and productive. 4) Encourage community. Traditional desks can make students territorial or possessive over their space and supplies. Flexible seating encourages students to share both. And, it encourages them to take turns in different locations and with different seating options. 5) Provides sensory input. Many flexible seating options stimulate students` sense of touch. This type of stimulation can help children focus and process information. Sensory input is especially helpful for students with ADHD, ADD, and ASD. 6) It is fun! Flexible seating helps make learning fun.

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