So I have watched the flexible seating craze go on for the last few years and I always dismissed it. I thought it would cause to much chaos in my carefully crafted middle school classroom.
I think I have had a mini change of heart...not a full change of heart mind you.
I am thinking about having a few flexible seating options for SOME students.
I've been doing my research and have found some potential options:
I didn't want anything that was SUPER comfortable. Middle schoolers love to try to fall asleep so I wanted items that would keep the fidgety kids at bay without them falling to sleep.
Because the floors are always gross at my school I think I will keep some yoga mats on hand for those that choose the lap desks.
I know that the kids who are not allowed to try flexible seating will complain but tough:
I will spend the first few weeks of school observing the students in order to determine who could benefit from flexible seat (or a desk band). Once I have sussed out the needy parties I will give them a OPTIONAL contract (They might decide that the best seating option is at their desk).
Flexible Seating Contract by kmpotter05 on Scribd
I would love to know how this turned out for you? I teach ss in jr high and have started the flexible seating. I was able to get seat cushions, standing desk and floor chairs. Most students have responded positively. Would love to hear how it went for you. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love this, thank you for sharing. I am working on implementing more flexible seating to my Resource Reading/Math class. You are exactly correct middle school students like to try to sleep and I am definitely going to do as you discussed, observation and rules for each in flex seating.
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