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Alternative seating allows students make the choices that have them working in places that is best for their learning. They choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, on bean bags, at high table tops or standing desks, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Giving students options and ownership of how and where they learn best is an essential component in motivating them in 5th grade. When students are given a choice in their seating, I notice that effort, attention and focus, and overall performance improves. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk. Every student CAN learn, just not always in the same way or in the same way every day! The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices for themselves. The floor seats provide options for students who prefer floor seating but need the back support. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. the comfy curved seating is not only an alternative option that 5th graders will find appealing, it can also be arranged in several ways to foster cooperative learning, another key component in our classroom! With just a few options in place this year, I have already seen how seating choice can positively affect my students' work, focus, and engagement. I look forward to providing even more opportunities for them in the future.

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Alternative seating allows students make the choices that have them working in places that is best for their learning. They choose a location in the classroom that works for them. Currently my students are choosing to work in a variety of locations in our room such as: at different tables, on bean bags, at high table tops or standing desks, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Giving students options and ownership of how and where they learn best is an essential component in motivating them in 5th grade. When students are given a choice in their seating, I notice that effort, attention and focus, and overall performance improves. They almost always make good choices about where they sit, are more engaged, and get more work completed than when they are just sitting at their desk. Every student CAN learn, just not always in the same way or in the same way every day! The products that I have selected will help my students by giving them additional seating options to make more effective learning choices for themselves. The floor seats provide options for students who prefer floor seating but need the back support. They are lightweight and can be easily used in many areas of the classroom. the comfy curved seating is not only an alternative option that 5th graders will find appealing, it can also be arranged in several ways to foster cooperative learning, another key component in our classroom! With just a few options in place this year, I have already seen how seating choice can positively affect my students' work, focus, and engagement. I look forward to providing even more opportunities for them in the future.

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