Nearly all 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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When students come into 1st grade, they are staying in school an extra hour than they did in Kindergarten. Our kiddos tend to have a rough time being in a class for so long, let alone being in their seat for that long; so why should I make them? Giving students flexible seating will not just allow them to start making their own choices, but will decrease their at-home anxieties as well.
They will be more engaged in their learning and less disruptive when given the choice of where to sit. My classroom will be set up with different groups having different kinds of seating arrangements. The wobble chairs will be in place for those students who constantly rock in their chairs. This will give them the liberty of moving around while reducing the risk of getting hurt. The small table will be for those kids who want to sit on the floor and still have an area to write on, as well as for my small groups.
Since most of my students come from a low-income environment, having glasses might not be readily accessible for them. The lap desks will be placed on the carpet for those who might have a hard time seeing, or simply for those who enjoy laying their feet across the floor. For my students who have ADD and/or ADHD, the chair bands and wobble cushions will help them concentrate on tasks while also stimulating their other senses and being able to fidget in the classroom.
Every child is unique and has different needs, so giving them access to address those needs is the best I can do as an educator!
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When students come into 1st grade, they are staying in school an extra hour than they did in Kindergarten. Our kiddos tend to have a rough time being in a class for so long, let alone being in their seat for that long; so why should I make them? Giving students flexible seating will not just allow them to start making their own choices, but will decrease their at-home anxieties as well.
They will be more engaged in their learning and less disruptive when given the choice of where to sit. My classroom will be set up with different groups having different kinds of seating arrangements. The wobble chairs will be in place for those students who constantly rock in their chairs. This will give them the liberty of moving around while reducing the risk of getting hurt. The small table will be for those kids who want to sit on the floor and still have an area to write on, as well as for my small groups.
Since most of my students come from a low-income environment, having glasses might not be readily accessible for them. The lap desks will be placed on the carpet for those who might have a hard time seeing, or simply for those who enjoy laying their feet across the floor. For my students who have ADD and/or ADHD, the chair bands and wobble cushions will help them concentrate on tasks while also stimulating their other senses and being able to fidget in the classroom.
Every child is unique and has different needs, so giving them access to address those needs is the best I can do as an educator!