Nearly all students from low‑income households
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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. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. We are trying to utilize flexible seating across several different classrooms, keeping it consistent for the students. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. One may fear, that with all the choices students will misbehave, however we have seen less problem behavior and more engagement in learning since starting to provide choices. Flexible seating also teaches students about responsibilities. Although, they have the choice to sit where they want, how they want and often with who they want, they must make the responsible choice
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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. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. We are trying to utilize flexible seating across several different classrooms, keeping it consistent for the students. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. One may fear, that with all the choices students will misbehave, however we have seen less problem behavior and more engagement in learning since starting to provide choices. Flexible seating also teaches students about responsibilities. Although, they have the choice to sit where they want, how they want and often with who they want, they must make the responsible choice