Flexible Seating for Flexible Thinkers

The Description

With these funds, I will be able to purchase alternative seating options for my students. My current classroom is traditional in style and seating choice.  Students predominately work at desks and sit in standard chairs.  While collaboration takes place, it is hindered by classroom design. 

Flexible thinkers deserve flexible seating options. My students are diverse in their learning styles and thinking. Why then, should they all have to work in the same type of learning environment.  Many have trouble sitting in hard, straight chairs for seven+ hours a day.  I believe adding alternative workspaces would encourage my students to take more ownership of their learning.  Creating an environment with quality seating options would promote a higher level of student engagement.  

Back Up Plan

If we do not reach our goal I will use the funds to purchase a smaller number of alternative seating options.  Each soft seat costs $12 and each wobble stool costs $60.  While I would love to purchase at least six stools and eight soft seats, adding one of each type of seating would impact student choice.  

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About the Creator

I am a first grade teacher in a Midwestern Indiana town. My students are a beautiful, diverse group of six and seven year olds. They come from a variety of backgrounds. Together, we work hard to create a positive and engaging classroom culture. I love being a teacher!