Flexible Seating in the classroom

It is hard to sit at work all day long. Many teachers are moving towards "flexible seating" in their classrooms. When I was a Principal, most teachers used traditional seating with chairs and desks or tables. Research tells us that the attention span of a child is not often longer than their age. We also know that we can't teach in rows of desks and expect that to work for everyone. Flexible seating in the classroom gives teachers the chance to allow student choice, which in turn could improve focus, attention and productivity while in school. Think about yourself. How do you work best? Can you sit in one place for a long time and be comfortable? What does that place look like? Is it a traditional chair, or is it a couch or even the floor? I am encouraged by administrators and teachers who are willing to try something different to help their students become more engaged and excited about school and the products they create. I could stand for hours at a counter and work, but how often do I get that chance? Most places aren't set up for work in this manner. http://legacyelementary.blogspot.com/2016/02/all-in-on-flexible-seating-and-why-you.html This school in North Dakota is working on flexible seating in classrooms, and based on some brain research, it might be a great idea!