More than three‑quarters 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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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. My students choose to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with pads, or sitting or laying on the floor with magnetic letters and whiteboards. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I notice amazing differences in my students when I give them 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 assigned tables.
My students are noticeably more engaged in exploration and less antsy and disruptive with their peers when they have a choice of where to work.
The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools will allow students to sit at their tables or the computers and will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The Stay-N-Play balance ball will give them another alternative for flexible seating. The wobble cushion can be used during our morning meeting or in any of the other centers throughout the classroom. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my student's 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. My students choose to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with pads, or sitting or laying on the floor with magnetic letters and whiteboards. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I notice amazing differences in my students when I give them 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 assigned tables.
My students are noticeably more engaged in exploration and less antsy and disruptive with their peers when they have a choice of where to work.
The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices. The wobble stools will allow students to sit at their tables or the computers and will still allow some movement. These will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to get the wiggles out. The Stay-N-Play balance ball will give them another alternative for flexible seating. The wobble cushion can be used during our morning meeting or in any of the other centers throughout the classroom. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom.
I have seen how choice can positively affect my student's work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!