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Standing desks allow students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. Currently, my students are seated at tables, in groups of 4, so they are ready for cooperative learning with their peers. However, during independent work times I would love for my students to be able to choose a location in the classroom that works best for them. Some students just need to take a break from sitting; just need a break to get the wiggles out. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in middle school students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their table. My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them options to make more effective learning choices. The standing desks are higher tables and will allow my students to stand at them. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that are just a little squirmy and need to move a little. I have seen how beneficial these are for middle school kids, as my teaching partner has 4 of these in her classroom now. Her students just love them. My students have asked me when I'm getting standing desks for our classroom. So, here I am asking for your help! I have seen how choice can positively affect my student's work and demeanor and hope that the additional seating options will help us grow!

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Standing desks allow students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. Currently, my students are seated at tables, in groups of 4, so they are ready for cooperative learning with their peers. However, during independent work times I would love for my students to be able to choose a location in the classroom that works best for them. Some students just need to take a break from sitting; just need a break to get the wiggles out. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in middle school students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their table. My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work. The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them options to make more effective learning choices. The standing desks are higher tables and will allow my students to stand at them. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that are just a little squirmy and need to move a little. I have seen how beneficial these are for middle school kids, as my teaching partner has 4 of these in her classroom now. Her students just love them. My students have asked me when I'm getting standing desks for our classroom. So, here I am asking for your help! I have seen how choice can positively affect my student's work and demeanor and hope that the additional seating options will help us grow!

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