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  • Public School 3 Annex
  • Fairview, NJ
  • 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 the first step towards independent learning; rather than being told what to do, or in this case where to sit, children have the opportunity to be given a choice. This allows for them to solve problems and become more proactive learners as they age. It also leads the way to better collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Research has shown that simple, in-class activities can boost performance. The purpose of flexible seating is to allow students to work in a space that works for their learning style. When students are up and moving on a regular basis, more oxygen is flowing to their brain, they are more engaged, and they are more motivated to learn. With these chairs, Wobble cushions, and balance balls, students will do just that. Flexible seating would allow for students to choose between sitting at a table or on the rug, bouncing, wiggling, and standing. I started flexible seating with my class a few months ago and the results were quickly observed. The students automatically move when they need to and change positions in their seating arrangements. I notice they are so comfortable that they no longer complain of having their bottoms fall asleep or their backs hurt like they did when they were in desks. I have also noticed an increase in stamina. Students are able to work for longer periods of time and are more focused on the tasks at hand.

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Flexible seating the first step towards independent learning; rather than being told what to do, or in this case where to sit, children have the opportunity to be given a choice. This allows for them to solve problems and become more proactive learners as they age. It also leads the way to better collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Research has shown that simple, in-class activities can boost performance. The purpose of flexible seating is to allow students to work in a space that works for their learning style. When students are up and moving on a regular basis, more oxygen is flowing to their brain, they are more engaged, and they are more motivated to learn. With these chairs, Wobble cushions, and balance balls, students will do just that. Flexible seating would allow for students to choose between sitting at a table or on the rug, bouncing, wiggling, and standing. I started flexible seating with my class a few months ago and the results were quickly observed. The students automatically move when they need to and change positions in their seating arrangements. I notice they are so comfortable that they no longer complain of having their bottoms fall asleep or their backs hurt like they did when they were in desks. I have also noticed an increase in stamina. Students are able to work for longer periods of time and are more focused on the tasks at hand.

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