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Flexible seating is essentially differentiated seating which gives students more options as to which type of seat works best for their learning style. This is particularly helpful during independent reading and writing activities. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them.
Students are able to move throughout the day which results in less disruptive behavior and ultimately leads to higher academic achievement. Students are more comfortable, allowing them to focus for longer periods of time.
During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: stand up tables, laying on pillows, or using a yoga ball in place of their desk chair.
Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my 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 desk.
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Flexible seating is essentially differentiated seating which gives students more options as to which type of seat works best for their learning style. This is particularly helpful during independent reading and writing activities. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them.
Students are able to move throughout the day which results in less disruptive behavior and ultimately leads to higher academic achievement. Students are more comfortable, allowing them to focus for longer periods of time.
During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: stand up tables, laying on pillows, or using a yoga ball in place of their desk chair.
Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my 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 desk.