Flexible seating will put scholars at the center of their learning by giving them seating options and the opportunity to choose where to sit during independent worktime. I plan to use flexible seating and snacks to help enusre scholars are confident, engaged and have lots of energy while learning. Scholars will become more engaged and be more productive because they are comfortable and ready to learn. With flexible seating, scholars are allowed to rock, lean, and sit on their knees, which in turn keeps them more alert because it increases oxygen to the brain. Scholars who are able to move around in class are more likely to retain information.
Flexible seating will make learning fun.
Scholars will be able to pair up easily, work in small groups and participate in class and group discussions. Scholars will work collaboratively and have a sense of choice and control over their learning environment. Flexible seating will also sharpen higher order thinking skills, problem solving and conflict resolution.
While working on daily tasks, scholars often get hungry before and after lunch. A snack can boost their energy and enhance scholars' concentration.
On rainy days, scholars can play board games to help develop critical thinking, problem solving and logical reasoning skills. Reading and understanding the rules of board games can increase comprehension skills as well as build vocabulary.
Having a snack between breakfast and lunch and flexible seating will help scholars regain focus, take resonsibility for their learning and increase their confidence. Board games will teach cooperation and teamwork.
With all of these skills blended together from these learning tools, scholars will be successful and enjoy learning.
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Materials cost
$512.17
Vendor shipping charges
$7.21
Sales tax
$39.95
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$597.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$105.35
Total project goal
$702.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$702.36
1 Donor
-$663.34
Donations toward project cost
-$597.01
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