Our third graders have been benefitting from flexible seating options this year.
Each day, students may choose to sit at traditional tables or from various options such as standing desks, low seating, cushions, stools, exercise balls, comfy chairs, or yoga mats. The only expectation is that the space students choose maximizes their learning.
There are many benefits to our students by offering flexible seating. A short list of the advantages include; increasing mindfulness, stronger problem solving strategies, developing autonomy, promoting self monitoring skills, and enhancing self advocacy skills.
Here's what our students say are ways that flexible seating helps them learn:
Declan-it makes me forget about everything and helps me focus on learning.
Camden-it makes me feel comfortable and alive.
Braeden-you can pick where you want to be and it makes it so you feel more comfortable.
Shaelyn-because you don't have to sit the same way every time.
Coby-it's comfortable, which means it helps you think better and it's fun on the cushions because you can sit however you like.
Madison-it helps me learn because it gives my body what it needs.
Meadow-it makes my body able to learn.
Alyson-it helps me because it keeps me calm.
Addison-it keeps you awake by having different ways to sit.
