My 6th grade students are active and energetic. They have the desire to work hard, and participate together as a whole class.
My students have an amazing desire to learn and grow.
Many different learning abilities within the classroom require a variety of learning options to ensure that all students' needs are attended to.
My students are simply amazing and I am so very blessed to teach each one of them. They are fun, silly, active, kind, curious, motivated, intelligent kids and are a privilege to teach
My Project
Choice
Students feel empowered by having some degree of choice and control over their environment.
Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and positions as needed.
Physical Health
Children need to move. Flexible seating allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean, or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow and core strength. In turn, this burns more calories and increases metabolism. It also helps keep young minds more alert and focused.
Comfort
An uncomfortable student, is a distracted and unproductive student.
Community
Traditional desks can make students territorial or possessive over their space and supplies.
Collaboration
Flexible seating allows students to quickly and easily pair up, work in small groups, or discuss as a whole class – without moving mountains of heavy desks
Sensory Input
Many flexible seating options stimulate students’ sense of touch. This type of stimulation can help children focus and process information. Sensory input is especially helpful for students with ADHD, ADD, and ASD.
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