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.
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Everything I do in my classroom is based on research and best practices for kids. Redesigning my classroom is not any different. Through research I've found that some of the immediate benefits of flexible seating include burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increased motivation and engagement, creating a better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving core strength and overall posture. It's no surprise that physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior! That is why I have requested seating that will allow my students to bounce, wiggle, and work on stability while working. Along with the wobble chairs and cushions I have requested clipboards and laptop style tables instead of traditional desk to go along with the wobble seating! Book bins will allow students to keep their items organized and with them throughout the day.
Studies suggest that children who participate in short bouts of physical activity within the classroom have more on-task behavior, with the best improvement seen in students who are least on-task initially.
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Everything I do in my classroom is based on research and best practices for kids. Redesigning my classroom is not any different. Through research I've found that some of the immediate benefits of flexible seating include burning more calories, using up excess energy, improving metabolism, increased motivation and engagement, creating a better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving core strength and overall posture. It's no surprise that physical activity is linked to higher academic performance, better health, and improved behavior! That is why I have requested seating that will allow my students to bounce, wiggle, and work on stability while working. Along with the wobble chairs and cushions I have requested clipboards and laptop style tables instead of traditional desk to go along with the wobble seating! Book bins will allow students to keep their items organized and with them throughout the day.
Studies suggest that children who participate in short bouts of physical activity within the classroom have more on-task behavior, with the best improvement seen in students who are least on-task initially.