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The students are loving their choices in our flexible seating arrangement.
The students are loving their choices in our flexible seating arrangement.
How does it work?
- Students put away backpacks, and then find their name card, and place it where they would like to sit to begin the day.
- Students MUST WALK, and it someone has already taken a place, they must find another.
- There are plenty of options, so there aren't typically arguments, however arguments about seating options are handled as any other argument in my classroom would be.
- Expectations for different types of seating are posted in the room.
- As long as expectations are being met, students remain at these seats for individual work during the day.
- If expectations are not met, students are moved where Mrs. Holtorf finds appropriate.
Why flexible seating?
- Studies show that giving students choice helps them become more responsible, motivated learners.
- To keep up with 21st century learning, "classroom environments should be conducive to open collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking." - Kayla Delzer
- If students sit for long periods of time, it has a negative impact on their circulatory health. Flexible seating provides opportunities to move throughout the day.
- This website has great reasons and some research behind the benefits of flexible seating.
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