tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post1961027353389996554..comments2024-03-27T23:53:17.789-05:00Comments on The Compelled Educator: 9 Awesome High School Flexible Seating ClassroomsJennifer Hoganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-75802922270624664582023-06-13T10:10:36.568-05:002023-06-13T10:10:36.568-05:00Yes! This is so true. Students love standing desks...Yes! This is so true. Students love standing desks, too. Having a choice is what's important. Cheers!Jennifer Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-7143672181077018852023-05-29T12:52:37.893-05:002023-05-29T12:52:37.893-05:00I currently have Flex seating in my English 1-3 cl...I currently have Flex seating in my English 1-3 classroom. Couches, tall tables, tables and some desks with casters. <br />I know English lends to this type of seating, but would bet anyone could make this work for all classes-just depends on what you teach and your instructional plan. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-19259073020735403022022-07-26T15:34:56.090-05:002022-07-26T15:34:56.090-05:00Incorporating lab space can get tricky, but I thin...Incorporating lab space can get tricky, but I think the key is to have options and incorporate processes so that students don't feel like they are "stuck" in a certain spot for the year. Standing desks are a great option. Can the lab space be used as "desks" during class? Kudos for getting donated furniture! Once you get the big pieces in, maybe you can supplement with thrifted and donated items as needed. Good luck, and keep us posted!<br />Best,<br />JenniferJennifer Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-56426391053725945022022-07-21T17:46:38.640-05:002022-07-21T17:46:38.640-05:00I am going to try flexible classroom seating this ...I am going to try flexible classroom seating this school year with my dual enroll high students. I am a little nervous because I’m so use to desk and chairs. I have great furniture donated. Do anyone have suggestions on how to incorporate lab space in the design?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-77770329314229854092021-11-20T07:17:27.733-06:002021-11-20T07:17:27.733-06:00I teach 3 very different classes in middle school....I teach 3 very different classes in middle school. I am lucky to have a HUGE classroom (no windows :-(). For STEM, we use outlets constantly, so perimeter of room is fairly standard. In World Geo and Gifted, I have a decent amount of flexible seating options. I would love more ideas for the interior of my room. My students favorite chair is probably the Kore wobble stool, but they are expensive, so I only have 3. I have a "YES" cabinet that students have access to. There are clipboards, paper, pencils, anything they need in there. I just want a few more options....any help appreciated. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02987267803020163604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-3062897751255653232020-04-07T12:50:54.948-05:002020-04-07T12:50:54.948-05:00I am the principal of an alternative high school. ...I am the principal of an alternative high school. Next year I would like to turn what used to be the library into a success center where student may go to deregulate.I would like some ideasPrep Principalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710494999412810859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-15644903064191073842019-08-12T22:01:50.567-05:002019-08-12T22:01:50.567-05:00Thank you for the ideas. I'm setting up my cla...Thank you for the ideas. I'm setting up my classroom next week And I am braving flexible seating this year, too. Always looking for a great first day of school activity. Happy <a href="https://couponforless.com/coupon-category/back-to-school" rel="nofollow">back to school</a>. Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543302275518621582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-32639067573201137142018-11-20T17:43:50.867-06:002018-11-20T17:43:50.867-06:00Any suggestions for how to do flexible seating wit...Any suggestions for how to do flexible seating with 35+ students? I love all these ideas but the pictures don’t seem to show very many students in the classes. How can I make this work for a large group?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884961582974286827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-74828824595292690732018-09-11T10:40:47.040-05:002018-09-11T10:40:47.040-05:00I am an OT and am looking for flexible seating opt...I am an OT and am looking for flexible seating options for a student on my caseload. But it would need to have a high weight limit (at least 300 lbs). Any ideas anyone has would be welcomed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415143362902983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-90124775581734018122018-09-11T10:39:28.475-05:002018-09-11T10:39:28.475-05:00I am an OT and am looking for flexible seating opt...I am an OT and am looking for flexible seating options for one of my students but it needs to have a high weight limit (more than 300 lbs). Any ideas you might have for this would be welcomed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415143362902983113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-45138474245205396392018-08-11T22:05:54.174-05:002018-08-11T22:05:54.174-05:00Look on Teachers Pay Teachers and Pinterest. Plent...Look on Teachers Pay Teachers and Pinterest. Plenty of "rules" for using flex seating.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325526654500762817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-32652560056024742812018-08-09T21:48:51.264-05:002018-08-09T21:48:51.264-05:00I called all the local universities and colleges t...I called all the local universities and colleges to see with what they do with their surplus items.. I was able to get conference tables, full office desks, office chairs. They also change out their couches regulary though, just didn't need them. (I teach business so I was looking for a business feel) Also, got some stuff under craigslist free ads.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14245485028303603575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-20439446485873794532018-07-03T17:24:34.540-05:002018-07-03T17:24:34.540-05:00Hey! I would LOVE to see someone's information...Hey! I would LOVE to see someone's information on how to introduce this to your students. I want so much to try this in my high school Spanish classes, but I just can't make the jump. Any suggestions/help would be GREATLY appreciated!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02580710578761501473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-44399456666295142582018-05-24T15:59:39.202-05:002018-05-24T15:59:39.202-05:00I teach high school science (Chemistry and Physics...I teach high school science (Chemistry and Physics) and I have a designated lab area that is in the back of the classroom. In the front of the classroom are traditional desks and chairs (although the desks seat 2 people and can flip and move because they are on rollers). I love the look, but I'm unsure about how to create a flexible setting in the front of the room.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733164265356581090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-72268167856293692862018-03-04T08:49:44.320-06:002018-03-04T08:49:44.320-06:00Do you find that students treat this furniture wit...Do you find that students treat this furniture with more "respect"? I have tables and chairs in my room and I'm always finding gum and other things stuck under the table, writing on the tables, you get the idea. I know I would be really heartbroken if I invested my time and money to do this and items were ruined. Ms. Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250469078170891659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-14506982107635750752018-02-10T16:42:51.621-06:002018-02-10T16:42:51.621-06:00Thanks for including me! I love seeing others’ cla...Thanks for including me! I love seeing others’ classrooms as well since I am always look for new ideas and constantly changing my classroom! Krisannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749433787928461858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-81663811085128981912018-01-22T01:44:05.127-06:002018-01-22T01:44:05.127-06:00I would totally want to try these in my classes bu...I would totally want to try these in my classes but our school is government-financed and ironically it is not well-financed. I just can't get those various chairs using my own money. :( I will still try to do this at least little by little in my own meansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-14919492602659899532018-01-21T12:45:38.535-06:002018-01-21T12:45:38.535-06:00These images really helped me, thank you! I am at...These images really helped me, thank you! I am at the beginning stages of planning how flexible seating can work in my classroom. I teach 6 classes of history every day, so I need the furniture to be functional and durable, but lightweight for movement. I also have to have up to 34 spaces available, so I'm having a hard time trying to envision how I can have enough seating for everyone in my limited space. Are the couches workable? I do worry about kids sitting that close to each other, but really like the look of rooms with couches. I've had a recent donation of three Big Joe bean bags, so they are my first step to flexible seating. I'm excited, but still trying to keep the terror from outweighing the excitement. Thank you helping me to visually see how it might be done. Debbie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621926599896307291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-11359763116794643272018-01-14T20:21:34.299-06:002018-01-14T20:21:34.299-06:00I love your room, Brit, and I bet your students do...I love your room, Brit, and I bet your students do, too. I can't wait to follow your journey and read at the end of the school year what your kids (and you) thought of the new seating!<br />Best,<br />JenniferJennifer Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-59318600294490734742018-01-14T20:20:04.463-06:002018-01-14T20:20:04.463-06:00Laptops are easy to use without a desk, and lapdes...Laptops are easy to use without a desk, and lapdesks come in handy for 1:1 schools. Clipboards are convenient and some students like using them. I myself prefer to sit straight up (not slouched) with a flat surface (like a table), but I know my daughters and students prefer something else. I think it's about having choices for different students. Thanks for reading and commenting!<br />JenniferJennifer Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-55903528493671823822018-01-14T20:17:39.877-06:002018-01-14T20:17:39.877-06:00Thank YOU for your great and thoughtful post on fl...Thank YOU for your great and thoughtful post on flexible seating - what is IS and, maybe more importantly, what it is NOT. These are some terrific examples that inspire me each time I look at the photos. :-)<br />Best,<br />JenniferJennifer Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-31183826181116406982018-01-14T20:14:40.493-06:002018-01-14T20:14:40.493-06:00Kudos to you for working with what you have and as...Kudos to you for working with what you have and asking students to create their space to fit their needs! I hope you were inspired by some of the things in this post!<br />JenniferJennifer Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937481595933711548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-76753484654729841792018-01-14T19:19:45.072-06:002018-01-14T19:19:45.072-06:00Thank you for including me!!! I am so excited! And...Thank you for including me!!! I am so excited! And I got a ton of ideas from the other ones you posted! Pinterest can only take us so far! Thanks again! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12064651257539498981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-44085429063332614952018-01-14T11:47:28.838-06:002018-01-14T11:47:28.838-06:00It looks really nice, but I don’t understand how i...It looks really nice, but I don’t understand how it would function in practice? Laptops, writing essays by hand, taking notes? It would be brilliant for reading, discussion, sharing, watching media and research. My mind is stuck in the classrooms I have seen all my life (and loved as a student) give me a new perspective. Thank you!Xopher's Zeitgeisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18111478155349495564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3613241680321339867.post-69568902102115150852018-01-13T12:44:14.516-06:002018-01-13T12:44:14.516-06:00Thank you so much for including me in this post! I...Thank you so much for including me in this post! I love seeing flexible seating implemented successfully at the secondary level. These are some great examples!Betsy Lancyhttp://allkindsoflearningadventures.comnoreply@blogger.com