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I am a bilingual teacher in Texas at a Title I school. This following year will be my first full year teaching as I graduated in December and started teaching mid-year in January. I have always been fascinated by the idea and research behind flexible seating.
As a first year teacher, I did not have much to offer my firsties. I was able to buy them 2 yoga balls and borrowed some pillows from my sectional at home. I also gave my students the choice of completing their best work on the rug, under a desk, or laying down. As long as they were working and safe, I was OK with having them choose anywhere to sit.
I had the pleasure of meeting my future students on our last day of school which we call "Mock First Day of School." I talked to them about the idea of having the choice of sitting anywhere in the room as long as they worked and were safe, and they were super excited!
I want to give students choices and the opportunity to work in groups because these will be key components of skills they'll need throughout their life. The younger we start giving them choices and helping them realize which choice is best for them, the easier it will be for them to make good choices growing up. Flexible seating also benefits children with ADHD, those on the autism spectrum, and those with any other special needs.
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I am a bilingual teacher in Texas at a Title I school. This following year will be my first full year teaching as I graduated in December and started teaching mid-year in January. I have always been fascinated by the idea and research behind flexible seating.
As a first year teacher, I did not have much to offer my firsties. I was able to buy them 2 yoga balls and borrowed some pillows from my sectional at home. I also gave my students the choice of completing their best work on the rug, under a desk, or laying down. As long as they were working and safe, I was OK with having them choose anywhere to sit.
I had the pleasure of meeting my future students on our last day of school which we call "Mock First Day of School." I talked to them about the idea of having the choice of sitting anywhere in the room as long as they worked and were safe, and they were super excited!
I want to give students choices and the opportunity to work in groups because these will be key components of skills they'll need throughout their life. The younger we start giving them choices and helping them realize which choice is best for them, the easier it will be for them to make good choices growing up. Flexible seating also benefits children with ADHD, those on the autism spectrum, and those with any other special needs.