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.
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The goal of my project is to provide flexible seating opportunities for all of my second graders. Flexible seating is a great way for students to take control of their learning and make choices that will help them accomplish their goals.
It is challenging for many of my students to sit on a chair through out the day. While I try to give them multiple opportunities to move around, this does not always do the trick. My students get so excited when I tell them they can sit ANYWHERE to do their partner work. They rush to try to be the first ones of the "library bench" or the "colorful stools" at the teacher table. When they are in those spots, I notice that they are working so much harder then when they are told to "work at their seats". Having some sort of seating, such as an exercise ball, or a wobble cushion will help those wiggly worms move while working. Not only do my students work harder, I notice they are more engaged with their learning.
I want to give this opportunity to more than just two or three groups of students. My goal is that one day all of the students in my class will be able to engage in this flexible seating greatness!
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The goal of my project is to provide flexible seating opportunities for all of my second graders. Flexible seating is a great way for students to take control of their learning and make choices that will help them accomplish their goals.
It is challenging for many of my students to sit on a chair through out the day. While I try to give them multiple opportunities to move around, this does not always do the trick. My students get so excited when I tell them they can sit ANYWHERE to do their partner work. They rush to try to be the first ones of the "library bench" or the "colorful stools" at the teacher table. When they are in those spots, I notice that they are working so much harder then when they are told to "work at their seats". Having some sort of seating, such as an exercise ball, or a wobble cushion will help those wiggly worms move while working. Not only do my students work harder, I notice they are more engaged with their learning.
I want to give this opportunity to more than just two or three groups of students. My goal is that one day all of the students in my class will be able to engage in this flexible seating greatness!