Flexibility and Beyond!!!!

Funded Dec 14, 2017

Thank you again for your donations to our classroom. We are currently using the Bouncy Balls, Yoga Seat cushions, and Bouncy Bands on a rotational basis. Every Monday, students are able to select their seat of choice and know that they are able to exercise their right to options. Before the week is over, students are given reflection time to think about their seat for that week. They reflect on their seat choices and if they felt comfortable learning using the selected seat.

Flexible seating is not very common in our school. Many teachers did not understand the changes in our classroom, nor did they understand the reason behind the changes. You can only imagine how our students reacted to the new seating. Initially, they were assigned seats to help them become accustomed to the classroom. After a few weeks, students were excited to pick seats and couldn't wait for the week to end, just to try the Bouncy Balls and Yoga cushions. Some students loved the materials so much, they asked their parents to donate more things!

Since our project was funded, we continue to look for more ways in which students can become involved with their learning environment. Students are currently writing informational pieces about the Revolutionary War. Our flexible seating has allowed for students to conduct research comfortably on the floor or the bean bag chairs. They also appreciate the Bouncy Bands for the chairs, especially since this topic can be a bit overwhelming, the bands help exert some movement while opting to sit a desk.

Our class is proud to be the first class at our school to make flexible seating an option, it was made possible with your help.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Ware