Allowing students to have alternative seating (non-traditional) options encourages them in becoming independent learners. The Wobble Stool and other flexible seating choices support students that need movement and stimulation to learn. The level of on-task behavior, higher academic performance and overall physical health increases when children are able to use whole body learning options like rocking, stretching their legs, etc. My goal in preparing my kindergarten classroom for the upcoming school year to use the wobble stools at students table spots in-place of traditional chairs that are uncomfortable and don't allow for young learners to work flexibly at their level of development.
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Allowing students to have alternative seating (non-traditional) options encourages them in becoming independent learners. The Wobble Stool and other flexible seating choices support students that need movement and stimulation to learn. The level of on-task behavior, higher academic performance and overall physical health increases when children are able to use whole body learning options like rocking, stretching their legs, etc. My goal in preparing my kindergarten classroom for the upcoming school year to use the wobble stools at students table spots in-place of traditional chairs that are uncomfortable and don't allow for young learners to work flexibly at their level of development.