Help me give my students flexible seating to improve focus, productivity, and provide additional options for my students that are better able to meet their needs.
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My Students
My students attend a Title I school, so a majority of the students come from families with low incomes. Some of them are learning English as their second language and having hands-on and very visual learning experiences are best to really help them get the vocabulary necessary to be successful in school.
I have a diverse group of students that are full of excitement about learning and love coming to school!
The students I work with are full of great questions and really care about doing their best. Some of them are dealing with challenges in life, but they are all wonderful kids and a joy to work with!
My Project
My students are eager to learn and are very hard workers. With ever-increasing expectations for young students, we are spending more and more time in the classroom on core subjects. While this time is very valuable, sometimes days can get long and students (just like adults!) get fatigued. Think about it, how long are you able to stay focused on your work in that uncomfortable chair with the broken lever, or the stool that wobbles? If these things bother us as adults, imagine how it is to a student!
One effective way to help students stay engaged is to provide different seating options for them in the classroom.
Whether a student would like something with a bit more cushion, an option that makes them sit up straight, or one that allows them to wiggle a bit more while listening to instruction, seating can help students get more out of their day.
In my classroom, we have a variety of options including chairs, floor chairs, and a few exercise balls. I am looking to round out my classroom by providing stools as an option for students to choose while at their tables. This would complete a full set of options for students while in my classroom.
More than half 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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