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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Emotional support classrooms should provide students with a safe environment to ensure they can reach their fullest academic and behavioral potential. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. It allows the students to decide where they will sit and learn. During independent work times they will be free to choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Last school year my students chose to work in a variety of locations in my room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor or a group of chairs with a clip board.
Making sure emotional support students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating as opposed to having to sit in assigned seats. 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 desk.
The bean bag chairs and pillows will be able to be moved around the room so the students can find their nitch or area to work in. These chairs will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to relax and feel comfortable while they work. The salt lamp, end tables, pillows and lights will be set up in a designated calming area. This area will allow for my students to use their calming strategies in a positive way in a safe space. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!
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Emotional support classrooms should provide students with a safe environment to ensure they can reach their fullest academic and behavioral potential. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. It allows the students to decide where they will sit and learn. During independent work times they will be free to choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Last school year my students chose to work in a variety of locations in my room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor or a group of chairs with a clip board.
Making sure emotional support students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating as opposed to having to sit in assigned seats. 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 desk.
The bean bag chairs and pillows will be able to be moved around the room so the students can find their nitch or area to work in. These chairs will be extremely beneficial for some students that just need to relax and feel comfortable while they work. The salt lamp, end tables, pillows and lights will be set up in a designated calming area. This area will allow for my students to use their calming strategies in a positive way in a safe space. I have seen how choice can positively affect my students work and demeanor and hope that the additional options will help us grow even more!