Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or lying on the floor with a clipboard. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desks.
My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.
The products that I have selected will help my students choose seating options that work for them. The wobble stools and the ball chairs allow students to get some movement while thinking and collaborating. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The lap desks will assist my students who choose to sit at the Kiva to have a comfortable and functional space to write and process their learning.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
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Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times they choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently, my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as at different tables, sitting under tables with clipboards, or sitting or lying on the floor with a clipboard. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desks.
My students are noticeably more engaged in their work and less disruptive of their peers when they are given a choice of where to work.
The products that I have selected will help my students choose seating options that work for them. The wobble stools and the ball chairs allow students to get some movement while thinking and collaborating. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The lap desks will assist my students who choose to sit at the Kiva to have a comfortable and functional space to write and process their learning.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my students' work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!