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. In past years​ my students have chosen to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: traditional tables, kneeling at a lowered table, laundry baskets with clipboards, a standing table, or a soft couch. When a student is comfortable they are more engaged and motivated to learn. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make smart choices about where they sit and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.
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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. In past years​ my students have chosen to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: traditional tables, kneeling at a lowered table, laundry baskets with clipboards, a standing table, or a soft couch. When a student is comfortable they are more engaged and motivated to learn. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make smart choices about where they sit and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk.