I have 90 eager learners who are passionate about reading and writing. I have students on a wide range of academic levels. They are hard workers and they also love a challenge. They love to work together and learn from one another. Despite the challenges some of my students face, they always work hard to achieve their goals. My students are creative, clever, and spontaneous. They love to think outside of the box and encourage every other student in the class.
My Project
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 standing tables, tables on the ground, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. 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 movement and will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The portable lap desks will allow my students to work comfortably anywhere in the classroom and in groups. The kidney table will be important to our classroom because it is where most small group instruction will occur.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
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