https://padlet.com/mmedina19/ywh5irsors3b Write a padlet for each: Why is flexible seating beneficial? What are some concerns about flexible seating? If you were a 1-3 grade teacher, what are some ways you would use flexible seating in your classroom? en-us 2017-10-16 14:31:04 UTC 2017-10-24 19:11:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mmedina19/ywh5irsors3b/wish/200167396 * students are more comfortable
* students learn better when they are comfortable
* gives the classroom a "homey" feeling
* allows for more space in the classroom because of the absence of desks
* gives the classroom an inspirational feeling]]> 2017-10-24 19:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mmedina19/ywh5irsors3b/wish/200167396 https://padlet.com/mmedina19/ywh5irsors3b/wish/200167762 Some are concerned that students are given too much choice. Perhaps they won't pay attention or do their work if they are allowed to roam around and sit where they want. Also, it is harder for the teacher to keep an eye on them in flexible seating than if they were all sitting in one place. They may even be tempted to talk to their friends about non academic subjects. flexible seating may also cause arguments and disagreements among students. ]]> 2017-10-24 19:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mmedina19/ywh5irsors3b/wish/200167762 https://padlet.com/mmedina19/ywh5irsors3b/wish/200169039 If I were a 1-3 grade teacher, I would offer my students several choices for flexible seating. I would use furniture such as couches, bean bags, and special chairs. However, I would only use flexible seating at certain times of the day or for certain activities. Example: During read aloud, I would allow a certain number of students to pick a special spot to sit for the duration of the reading. The next day, I would pick a new set of students.]]> 2017-10-24 19:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mmedina19/ywh5irsors3b/wish/200169039