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  • Smothers Elementary School
  • Washington, DC
  • HBCU Alum
  • More than three‑quarters 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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In just about any learning environment there needs to be somewhere to sit. Imagine standing in class all day. Eventually you’ll be tired and unable to concentrate. It’s the same sitting in the same seats all day continuously lacking focus. However, with added seating options students can recognize when they are less engaged and opt for a non traditional seating option to help them become more focused and alert. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times 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, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good seating choices which allows them autonomy over their learning environment. I believe my students would appreciate having flexible seating options like wobble chairs and stretchy bands that attach to their school chairs to help keep their focus.

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In just about any learning environment there needs to be somewhere to sit. Imagine standing in class all day. Eventually you’ll be tired and unable to concentrate. It’s the same sitting in the same seats all day continuously lacking focus. However, with added seating options students can recognize when they are less engaged and opt for a non traditional seating option to help them become more focused and alert. Flexible seating allows students to take charge of their learning and make the choices that work best for them. During independent work times 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, sitting under tables with clip boards, or sitting or laying on the floor with a clip board. Making sure students are comfortable is an essential component in motivating them. I have noticed amazing differences in my students when they are given a choice in their seating. They almost always make good seating choices which allows them autonomy over their learning environment. I believe my students would appreciate having flexible seating options like wobble chairs and stretchy bands that attach to their school chairs to help keep their focus.

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