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  • Johnnie Colemon Academy
  • Chicago, IL
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. The resources requested benefit my diverse learners and their non- IEP peers. For example, the alternative seating ( the wiggle chairs and the seating cushions) options will allow students to exert excessive energy in a positive manner and allow the students to attend to tasks more often. 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. The seating can also reduce the distraction caused by my active students' impulsive behaviors.

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Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. The resources requested benefit my diverse learners and their non- IEP peers. For example, the alternative seating ( the wiggle chairs and the seating cushions) options will allow students to exert excessive energy in a positive manner and allow the students to attend to tasks more often. 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. The seating can also reduce the distraction caused by my active students' impulsive behaviors.

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