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Flexible Seating Ideas From Teachers
Studies have shown that when students move, they are more engaged, and it helps boosts their mood. A way to get more movement in the classroom is with flexible seating! Dr. [...]
Active Seating in a Special Education Classroom
Fidgeting and movement come naturally to all of us, especially to young learners. Instead of suppressing those actions, Staphany Wesely, a special education teacher, says she promotes movement in her class! Continue reading to learn [...]
The Impact of Physically Distanced Spaces on Student Activity
As schools reconvened or are reconvening students back in a face-to-face environment, many schools have placed students in “bubbles” during class. These may consist of 10’x10’ spaces that are marked [...]
How Can Active Seating Play a Role in Helping Struggling Learners?
Active seating can have a huge impact on struggling learners. Most of the time students are expected to sit in traditional seats and often you hear a teacher ask students [...]
Outdoor Class Activity Calendar for May
As the weather continues to get warmer, it is the perfect time to take advantage and bring your class outdoors! Breathe in the fresh air, plan an activity, and see the positive results in your students. Did you [...]
ABCs of Classroom Physical Activity
Don’t let the social and physical distancing protocols stop you from allowing your students to engage in classroom physical activity! If there’s anything we’ve learned from the pandemic, it’s that [...]
3 Steps to Creating an Outdoor Learning Space
Nature restores students' attention, relieves stress, and can make students more engaged! Use these 3 steps to create your own outdoor learning space for your class. 1. Plan Your Space The first [...]
3 People to Ask About Federal Funding for Your Active Classroom
As you take in information pertaining to the Education Stabilization Fund, it seems to get more and more confusing. Between all of the federal funding available it can be hard to [...]
The Role of Active Seating From Students’ & Teachers’ Perspective
It can be a hard adjustment for students going back to the classroom after distanced learning for so long, especially if your classroom is set up for sedentariness. Have you ever [...]