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  • Fruitville Elementary School
  • Sarasota, FL
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Students feel empowered by having some degree of choice and control over their environment. Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and positions as needed. Students will be able to sit at tables of their choice on chair, stool, or balance ball. They will be able to choose to sit on a wiggle seat, sit in a bean bag, or even lean back in a floor recliner. No matter what they choose, they will be more invested in doing their work with quality and purpose because they are invested in where they are sitting. By donating to this project you will provide the class with flexible seating which allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow, and core strength. In turn, this burns more calories and increases metabolism. It also helps keep young minds more alert and focused. Traditional desks can make students territorial or possessive over their space and supplies. Flexible seating encourages students to share both. And, it encourages them to take turns in different locations and with different seating options. Flexible seating makes learning fun!

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Students feel empowered by having some degree of choice and control over their environment. Flexible seating allows students to choose where they work and with whom. It also allows them to change their location and positions as needed. Students will be able to sit at tables of their choice on chair, stool, or balance ball. They will be able to choose to sit on a wiggle seat, sit in a bean bag, or even lean back in a floor recliner. No matter what they choose, they will be more invested in doing their work with quality and purpose because they are invested in where they are sitting. By donating to this project you will provide the class with flexible seating which allows them to wobble, rock, bounce, lean or stand, which increases oxygen flow to the brain, blood flow, and core strength. In turn, this burns more calories and increases metabolism. It also helps keep young minds more alert and focused. Traditional desks can make students territorial or possessive over their space and supplies. Flexible seating encourages students to share both. And, it encourages them to take turns in different locations and with different seating options. Flexible seating makes learning fun!

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