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According to a variety of research studies, flexible seating options can improve engagement, increase the flow of oxygen to the brain, increase core strength, and improve posture. Some flexible seating options I would like to offer are stability balls, wobble stools, wobble cushions for floor seating and chairs, bean bag chairs, and fluffy pillows. With these items available to students, they will have to engage muscles throughout the body while sitting and working. As an added bonus, students will develop accountability and responsibility by choosing a spot that is conducive to learning and engagement. Allowing students to have choice in where and how they sit improves attitude and develops self-awareness, which allows students to truly understand what they need to be successful. As students begin to understand that everything in the room is shared, including work space, a stronger sense of community and respect emerges as a result. As a lifelong learner, I know that I am most comfortable and focused when laying down or sitting criss-cross with a cozy pillow on my lap. If I work best sitting in non-traditional positions, it is safe to say that third graders will also benefit from having those positions as a choice to figure out the best position for their learning as well.
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