With 25 students in a small classroom, flexible seating will allow my students to be more comfortable. When students are comfortable, they can focus on listening and learning. Their bodies need to wiggle. It is not developmentally appropriate to expect students to sit still all day. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They are more engaged and get more work completed than when they are just sitting in a hard chair.
The pandemic has had a big impact on students. Many of our students did Kindergarten online or skipped kindergarten completely. 70% of the first graders at our school tested below grade level in reading. The books I currently have in my classroom are too difficult for my students to read. The literacy supplies I have chosen will help these students show their potential.
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With 25 students in a small classroom, flexible seating will allow my students to be more comfortable. When students are comfortable, they can focus on listening and learning. Their bodies need to wiggle. It is not developmentally appropriate to expect students to sit still all day. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They are more engaged and get more work completed than when they are just sitting in a hard chair.
The pandemic has had a big impact on students. Many of our students did Kindergarten online or skipped kindergarten completely. 70% of the first graders at our school tested below grade level in reading. The books I currently have in my classroom are too difficult for my students to read. The literacy supplies I have chosen will help these students show their potential.