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Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. 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: at different tables, scoop rockers, sitting on the floor with a lap desk, or sitting or laying on the futon. 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.
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 additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools will allow my students to work at their desk, while letting them fidget and move around. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The beanbag chair will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. The yoga balls will be an awesome chair replacement, where the kids can still work at their desks, but allow them to move around instead of sitting still. The same goes for the resistance bands.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow!
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Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. 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: at different tables, scoop rockers, sitting on the floor with a lap desk, or sitting or laying on the futon. 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.
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 additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools will allow my students to work at their desk, while letting them fidget and move around. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The beanbag chair will allow for additional comfortable floor seating options. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. The yoga balls will be an awesome chair replacement, where the kids can still work at their desks, but allow them to move around instead of sitting still. The same goes for the resistance bands.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow!