My students are creative, clever and thrive in a diverse classroom environment. They are students from varied backgrounds with different experiences, including some special needs students. Because my students are almost in middle school, they love to move and need to get that energy out safely while in class! They want to have options in their seating besides the regular classroom desks and chairs. Allowing them the opportunity to move in class while learning gives them the ability to really take ownership of their learning.
My Project
My students need different seating options than just a desk or the floor. Being able to sit on a comfortable chair or on a wobble cushion during class besides the normal desks really helps all students. Students are safely able to get their energy out without being a distraction to others. Students can work collaboratively at the floor height table without needing chairs. This allows students to pick seats on their own that work best for them! Studies have shown that students who can move during their learning, better retain the information. My students love to sit and lay on the floor during group work and independent time but doing so on a cold tile floor isn't the most comfortable! Giving them these flexible seating options helps to eliminate kids on the bare floor!
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