Alternative seating

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a classroom with tables, chairs and desks that are all in different colors on the floor

Sure, I would like to be the perfect teacher. But that’s not who I am, and that’s not what my kids need. So I make the most of my mistakes.

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there are many different items in this classroom to help students learn how to use them

So by now, I am sure you've heard about flexible, or alternative, seating in the classroom. Am I right? Basically it means providing a lot of different seating options for students to use throughout the day rather than only traditional desks and chairs. If you're wondering what the fuss is all about, or are curious but don't know where to begin- you are in the right place! I've used a variety of seating options in my first grade room for the last 7 years and I can't wait to share some ideas…

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two children sitting at desks with their arms crossed and legs folded out, one child sits on a chair while the other stands behind them

Amazon.com : Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet, Alternative Seating in Classrooms, for Kids with Sensory ADHD ADD Autism and Sensory Needs, Chair Bands Made from Natural Latex, Good Resilience Toughness... : Office Products

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the words alternative seating where to put all the stuff in front of an office desk

Figuring out where to put all of the "stuff" with an alternative seating setup in the classroom. Take the headache out of planning how to get it organized.

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a poster with different types of chairs

This resource includes everything you need to organize and implement flexible seating with your students! There are 21 large anchor charts/posters to use for going over basic rules for each flexible seating option. The anchor charts are clear, neat and brief, covering basic expectations while using each flexible seating option.

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several black benches are lined up in a classroom

Classroom benches- three different levels so everyone can see- the top level is a milk crate + a half one zip tied together- middle is a crate on the side and the bottom is a crate flat on the ground- 3 crates for each bench- I love them! (Picture only)

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a group of kids sitting in chairs with laptops

In her continuing efforts to improve her teaching, a middle school teacher moved from reworking the curriculum to updating her room.

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a classroom with desks, chairs and tables in the middle of it is text reading flexible seating reflections from a middle school teacher

Flexible seating is giving students a choice of where they work best. I used flexible seating in my upper elementary (middle school) classroom. Read about what worked, and what didn't, as I reflect back. #middleschool #upperelementary #flexibleseating

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an image of a couch that is made out of concretes and colored circles on the floor

The FLEX Steps lounge area’s tiered design provides various seating options and is great for many age groups. An ideal option for a community learning space or reading space in a library. Customize the colors to add energy to the learning environment. Add the FLEX Seat Pads to provide learners with alternative seating. #MiEN #Education #Furniture #Innovation #21stcenturylearning #Collaboration #SoftSeating #k12 #LearningSpaces #FlexibleSeating #SchoolDesign

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