Motivating Minds with Flexible Seating

The Description

With these funds I will...buy resources to implement flexible or alternative seating in my third grade classroom. Flexible classrooms give students a choice in what kind of learning space works best for them. Flexible seating helps students to work collaboratively, communicate with peers, and use critical thinking skills. My third grade students deserve the chance to figure out what their preferred learning environment is. This will be information they will use throughout their lives to help them learn strategies for success. The money raised will go towards, wiggle seats, bean bags, stools, rugs, yoga balls, pillows, clip boards, and lap boards. I will be purchasing supplies from http://www.ikea.com/us/en/http://www.walmart.com/, and http://www.hobbylobby.com/.

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal I will purchase...stools, clipboards, and rugs.

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About the Creator

I am a third grade teacher at Southwest Elementary in Pratt, KS. I have been in the classroom for 17 years. I will graduate with a Masters of Education with an emphasis in Technology this summer. I am interested in implementing flexible or alternative seating in my classroom this year. This means that when students are working they will have the freedom to find comfortable work spaces around the room. Research shows that students are able to focus and do their best work when they are comfortable.