Welcome to 2nd Grade Queen's Scholars!I am so happy to have you in my class! This year you will have not one, but TWO teachers! In order to build community and unite both of our classes, we have adopted Queen’s University as our team name. Our goal with identifying our team as “Queen’s Scholars” is to instill a love of passion for lifelong learning into our students and guide them towards college and career readiness.
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Flexible SeatingHave you heard of flexible seating? Everything I do in my classroom is based on best practices for students. I learned about flexible seating several years ago but did not decide to implement it until this year! Research lists some immediate benefits of alternative seating, which include: increased motivation and engagement, creating a better oxygen flow to the brain, and improving core strength and overall posture.
This year, most of the chairs have been removed and enough alternative seating has been made available so all students can choose their own space. While my desks are still in my classroom, I am hoping to slowly phase them out and encourage students to find a place in the room that allows them to work their best. I cannot wait to begin this endeavor with my students and create classroom environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and communication! Resources
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