Focusing on Learning With Flexible Seating

Funded Apr 4, 2018

Thanks to your gracious donations, I was able to fully implement flexible seating within my classroom this year. I currently have seating for thirty-three students within six rotational stations. Students have the option of sitting at tables, a bar, or a comfortable living station. Students are on a rotation schedule so each group has an opportunity to sit at each station.

When the students first arrived in my classroom, they were super excited to have a comfortable learning environment. Many co-workers, students, and parents have complimented my classroom and the seating options available. Past students have returned and questioned why I did not do flexible seating with them.

Because of flexible seating, my students are able to collaborate easily with their classmates. They can complete tasks and projects together more quickly without having to move desks or seats. Students are also receiving support and instruction from their peers while building relationships with students in the class other than their friends.

I am looking forward to seeing the results and successes of flexible seating. Hopefully many classes will be able to enjoy flexible seating in my classroom over the next few years.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Paschal