FlexiLingo
63. Does Flexible Seating Really Improve Behavior In A First Grade Classroom?
Flexible seating classroom ideas are everywhere, but does flexible seating really improve behavior in first grade? In this episode, Molly shares her honest experience after using alternative seating in her first grade classroom for years. She talks about what worked, what didn't, her three biggest fears before getting started, and the surprising classroom management benefits she discovered along the way. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Flexible Seating Starter Kit - https://firstieland.com/flex-seating-pod Let's Stay Connected Visit the website: www.firstieland.com Need classroom resources? Visit...
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So today I'm going to tell you exactly what worked, what didn't, and whether I
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When I switched my first grade classroom to flexible seating, everyone thought I had completely lost my mind. I remember other teachers kept coming into my room to see what was happening. And honestly, I wasn't sure if it was going to work either.
But after trying it, I learned a few things that nobody talks about. So today I'm going to tell you exactly what worked, what didn't, and whether I do it again. So let's go. I decided to try flexible seating for several reasons, but mostly it was a
classroom management strategy because I noticed that it was becoming more and more common for me to have kids who just couldn't sit still. They were very wiggly in their chairs always wanting to get up and move around and I was forever saying sit down in your seat or don't tip your chair back you're gonna
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