Flexible Seating in the Classroom MUST HAVES | TEACHER VLOG

We love using flexible seating in the classroom! In this video I share my personal 'must haves' for flexible seating with several of Lakeshore Learning's Flex Space products. They have SO many great options for flexible seating - click to check out my absolute favorites!
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[@idothisandthat4559]

You are now part of my daily routine. One video a day! I wish I get to do half as amazing as you do it. We don't get to stay in one classroom and that makes it difficult to control and set expectations but amazing job!!!! Keep inspiring more teachers like me!

[@tracy_in_primary]

We have those orange chairs (ours are blue) around a really low "coffee table". We use that for small group work, or silent read (it's in our reading corner). The kids ADORE them. My kids also use those wobble cushions on their desk chair so we're not fighting over the two wobble stools I have. Heaps of kids want the wobble stools, but really, they just want to fall off them. I have one kid who can't sit still so he has the wobble stool during floor time.

[@ashleybrooks3317]

I'm a 6th graders and ever since 3rd grade I've known that I want to be a teacher. I love all those colors in your classroom. And I really like that thing around your neck.

[@jorjaelizabeth8636]

I also use flexible seating in my class. It is interesting how teachers from two different sides of the world can think alike.

[@elizabethmarcelena]

JustJJ33 I love this!

[@jorjaelizabeth8636]

Your one of the nicest people i have met! :)

[@jorjaelizabeth8636]

Sorry for the confusion I am actually not a teacher i am a student :)

[@ASbslLoves]

Thank you full stop do you know of any other videos On how to set up a classroom for students with other disabilities

[@suzannechristian3965]

I am a private tutor and I have a small office space that I work in..... the little orange chair with the moveable back is perfect to store flat and pull out at the end of a tutoring session to do a little story time wind down on the floor! I am seriously considering it for my small space! Thank you!!

[@elizabethmarcelena]

suzanne Christian yay!! You will love it!!

[@brookesatkowiak5511]

Where do you store your wobble stools?

[@cluckfamily8337]

Can I use it at home?

[@meganludolph1289]

Yes

[@jennyaustin5927]

Where did you get the door bell from? The green rectangle hanging around your neck? I think I would like to use something like that in my preschool classroom next year....... Thank you.... ☺️

[@maretzybarrera]

jenny austin I have one like that and got it on Amazon. It was like $20.

[@jennyaustin5927]

maretzybarrera thank you....

[@joannel4632]

@@maretzybarrera How do you call it?

[@maretzybarrera]

@@joannel4632 it's this one SadoTech Model C Wireless Doorbell

[@shannonjones2518]

Nuts. Those look AMAZING! Sadly there is no Lakeshore in Canada and I looked into shipping costs and it would be more than double with duty and exchange rate. Too bad 😓 I’ll look for something comparible up here. The adjustable back chair looks incredible.

[@armandomaldonado4268]

Amazon sells the stuff also

[@josie9583]

I went to school to become a teacher, but then I ended up having my own children, so I never became one. Well, I am homeschooling my sons now. My oldest is 5. I love, love, love lakeshore! We have the floor seats and a wobble chair for my hyper 5 year old preschooler (he missed the cut off) this is such a great video. Unfortunately, my store doesn't have much furniture and it's a 35 min drive. But to save on shipping I do ship to store. I also purchased their heavy duty table and it is absolutely amazing!

[@josie9583]

Also don't buy the premium vinyl floor chairs. The cloth style is much better and $10 cheaper. I ordered the premium by accident and it arrived with cracked vinyl and molding. It could've been one off, but the cloth one is much better in my opinion. I did go with the premium wobble chair though.

[@elizabethmarcelena]

Thank you for sharing your story, Josie! ❤️ I'm currently a work-from-home momma but I still have a teaching studio at my house and I still have my Lakeshore items with me!

[@BP-bs9fz]

I teach TK and I used the ball chairs this year. I used them at my listening center or students could use them at our tables. Worked well but they do roll around at times.

[@tashanmoore-scott5274]

Every new school year l watch these videos and fall in love with the various storage containers, teaching materials and also seats . Thanks for that transition bell ideas .Will use for sure. Wish this company was in Jamaica I would really make use of them ,and introduce them to my early childhood group.

[@avaolczyk8230]

Love your videos! They are so fun to watch and your classroom is so pretty!

[@meredithhawkins6591]

Thank you for sharing this! I have been wanting to try flexible seating in my classroom but I wasn't sure where to begin! You are such an inspiration!!! :)

[@elizabethmarcelena]

Meredith Hawkins Sure!! I'm glad to hear you're considering flexible seating!! It's our way of life here in our little corner of the world :-)

[@ChurchillCaneCorso]

Your classroom is the neatest.. So cute.. ❤❤❤

[@brookeritson8205]

I have adhd and I feel like the wobble stool would work best for me or the orange chair I struggle with sitting for more than 5 minutes so sometimes having a high table to stand up and work with would be good but my school never gives me the type of support I need

[@gabriellacotner]

I am a sixlet 😂and I want those

[@jorjaelizabeth8636]

OMG! and i am over here with no siblings! :)

[@sylviajohnson1888]

Love this information one grandson in the 1st grade and one in pre-school.

[@elizabethmarcelena]

Thank you so much for watching, Sylvia! Glad you found this video helpful and informative 🤗❤

[@CaliforniaFam001]

Thank you for posting this amazing video!

[@elizabethmarcelena]

Aww thank you!! Your support means the world ❤

[@molly7403]

I am a year late to watch this. Do you have a link for the “80s tanning chairs?” We use flexible seating in our classroom, and I would love to add these to my classroom.

[@kellygidley6563]

We have the whole chair in our avid class

[@katlynakers2216]

Those are super cute and seem like a great idea! Do you have any tips for classroom management when first introducing these to your students. I feel like things would get out of control and they would fight over using certain seating options. How do you chose who gets what? Thanks :)

[@elizabethmarcelena]

Hi Katlyn! Lakeshore JUST wrote an article about this! These are the points that they shared in their article. 1. Introduce at a pace that’s comfortable for you and your students 2. Model and demonstrate each of the seating options and how to use them 3. Create an anchor chart for each to set expectations and rules. Remember...some children will probably feel more comfortable in traditional chairs too so don’t throw them all out 4. Make sure you emphasize that you can move anyone at any time. Plan for spaces where you can move some kids if needed 5. Work through and discuss strategies for how to handle when your desired seating spot is full 6. Rotate which groups of students get to choose their seating option for the day first. 7. Depending on the group of kids you have, you may find particular types of seats working better for more of them. 8. Be open to adjusting. I hope this helps! Thank you for the view and comment! Best of luck!