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  • Houser Elementary School
  • Conroe, TX
  • 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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Flexible seating allows students the opportunity to move around, sit comfortably, and fidget in an appropriate way while still learning and being engaged. As I look around my classroom, I notice that I have some who are constantly moving their legs, a couple that prefer to stand behind their desk, and a couple that like to sit by their desk to complete independent work. Flexible seating gives my active students the opportunity to learn in a way that is best for them instead of the traditional desk and chair. Giving students the power to choose their seating enhances engagement and creates student-centered learning opportunities. This will be an opportunity for my students to have choice as apart of their learning. By giving students the power of choosing their seating option, I will be instilling a sense of ownership where they will be able to grow and learn to take responsibility. While I do have a few options for flexible seating in my classroom right now, with this donation I will be able to give my whole class the opportunity to learn in a spot that most benefits them.

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Flexible seating allows students the opportunity to move around, sit comfortably, and fidget in an appropriate way while still learning and being engaged. As I look around my classroom, I notice that I have some who are constantly moving their legs, a couple that prefer to stand behind their desk, and a couple that like to sit by their desk to complete independent work. Flexible seating gives my active students the opportunity to learn in a way that is best for them instead of the traditional desk and chair. Giving students the power to choose their seating enhances engagement and creates student-centered learning opportunities. This will be an opportunity for my students to have choice as apart of their learning. By giving students the power of choosing their seating option, I will be instilling a sense of ownership where they will be able to grow and learn to take responsibility. While I do have a few options for flexible seating in my classroom right now, with this donation I will be able to give my whole class the opportunity to learn in a spot that most benefits them.

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