My students are hard-working, inquisitive, and interested learners. They are so excited about Science in particular. Whenever I say it is time for Science, I hear a "YES!" They absolutely love anything science or STEM-related. As a teacher, that makes me extremely excited. It also drives me as a teacher to meet all those different types of learners. Questions I ask myself. "How am I going to meet their needs?" or "What can I do to help them reach the next level?"
My Project
I am not going to lie I was hesitant for flexible seating when I started it three years ago, after a couple of years of old school desks and chairs. However, I was surprised. Kids take ownership of their learning. They have a choice of where they get to work. I was a changed woman. I LOVE flexible seating, just like my students do. It allows them a choice on HOW to learn, where they want to learn. Basically, it allows them to choose where would "I learn best." It holds them accountable. I would be an advocate for flexible seating. I need these materials because I do not have enough options for my students to choose where they sit. These will give my students more opportunities to choose where they get to sit to learn!
Along with how they sit at their spots, as a teacher, I am constantly wondering, WHY are they sitting there?
Well, I love STEM learning. These materials would add on with my flexible seating enormously. At their flexible seating they can build their brains with these AMAZING STEM activities! These are extensions to what they already learn in science. I love how hands-on they are. It's fantastic.
All in all, my classroom would LOVE these flexible seating options along with these amazing STEM activities.
Poly and Bark Trattoria 18 Inch Metal Side Dining Chair and Bar Stool in Aqua (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$116.56
2
$233.12
WALIKI Chair Ball with Feet for Kids | Alternative Classroom Seating | Balance Ball | 20"/50CM Blue
• Amazon Business
$17.99
4
$71.96
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Logic Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award winner
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Trideer Inflated Stability Wobble Cushion with Pump, Flexible Seating Classroom, Extra Thick Core Balance Disc, Wiggle Seat for Sensory Kids (Office & Home & School) (33cm Mint Green)
• Amazon Business
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