My students need flexible seating options for their 21st century classroom.
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My students will be the first group of 5th graders at our school. Students in my class are from North Philadelphia, showing a wide range of backgrounds. My students are eager to learn science and social studies. Some of the students made it to the George Washington Carver Science Fair in 4th grade. My school orginally was 6-12, but added K-4 over the past few years. These students came to our school in 2nd grade. They have been the first class for each grade level on the way up to 5th this coming school year.
My Project
My energetic students will be in 5th grade in the next school year. To help keep students focused and engaged as their classes become more challenging, students will have the opportunity to choose their seating style. As we move into 21st century learning, students are no longer able to sit in rough plastic chairs in silent rows. I am requesting a Read and Relax Book Station, a Storage Bench, three Little Beanbag Seats, five Hop-Along Balls and six Soft Seats. Flexible seating helps keep students focused and comfortable, while also building a comfortable environment for learning. Students will be given choice in their seating, taking ownership of their learning and their environment. Seating like bouncers also keep students with ADHD engaged and focused.
I am requesting help for seating and organization.
The storage bench and storage couch will supply alternative seating as well as storage for our nonfiction library of leveled reading books. The bean bag chairs will also give students alternate places to sit in the classroom. I already have a standing station. The round seat pads help students with ADHD focus their mind while their body focuses on balance. The bouncer balls work in the same manner, allowing students to get their fidgets out while working.
Students will have the option to stand at a tall table, sit on the couch, sit on the bench, sit in bean bags, sit on a pad on the floor or in a chair, bouncer balls, sit in a standard chair, or sit on crate-stools. Students will do their silent reading and their independent practice in a choice of seating, creating a comfortable environment that they have ownership over.
Nearly all 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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