I have 29 eager and energetic Third-grade students who enjoy working collaboratively in partnerships and enjoy moving around the classroom. They frequently engage in critical thinking. Third graders thrive on movement throughout the day inside and outside of the classroom to keep their brains refreshed.
The school I work in consists of K-5 elementary students.
We are a national Blue Ribbon School and take part in the Green School initiative. Our school is a Culture of Thinking school that takes part in many critical thinking activities.
My Project
A few years ago I transformed my classroom into a flexible seating environment. Flexible seating allows students to choose a space in the classroom to work - whether it be a space on the floor, standing at a table or sitting at a traditional desk. My flexible seating options have become limited because of frequent use. My students LOVE being able to chose the seat they can work best in! This project will allow me to expand student choices in which seats work best!
Flexible seating gives ALL students a choice in what kind of learning space works best for them.
This flexible seating environment encourages general education, special education and students with difficulty focusing to work in partnerships, communicate effectively, move around frequently, and engage in critical thinking more easily. Having seating options will continue to foster this environment by providing additional choices for students.
The floor tables, wobble stools and jellyfish seats will increase the flexible seating options that students can choose throughout the day. Students can move these seats to the location of their choice. These seating options help students stay focused while meeting in small group and work in partnerships. The small folding table will allow students to work around the room with a partner or find a quiet spot to work independently.
The ability to move around while working and while sitting has helped ALL of my students to be more attentive and focused. All of these materials will help my the students continue to work and grow in a flexible seating environment.
Safco Products Zenergy Ball Chair , Gray, Low Profile, Active Seating, Steel Legs
• Amazon Business
$135.26
2
$270.52
AmazonBasics Adjustable Activity Office Tilt Stool, Black
• Amazon Business
$62.51
2
$125.02
Christopher Knight Home 298406 Dax Snake Skin Brown Bar Stool (Set of 2),
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$107.89
1
$107.89
bonVIVO Easy II Padded Floor Chair with Adjustable Backrest, Comfortable, Semi-Foldable, and Versatile, for Meditation, Seminars, Reading, TV Watching or Gaming, Elegant Design, Blue & Beige
• Amazon Business
$44.90
2
$89.80
Lifetime 28240 Adjustable Folding Laptop Table TV Tray, 30 Inch, Almond
• Amazon Business
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